Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary in Idaho
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Idaho have a median of $41,430 a year, below the national $45,260 (−8%); the state ranks 42nd of 51 states by median. That is 14% less than the median across all occupations in Idaho ($47,970). Among neighbouring states, Washington, Oregon, Montana, Nevada and Wyoming pay more (up to $51,590 in Washington) and Utah pays less (down to $39,050 in Utah). Idaho employs 4,900 shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks, 5.71 per 1,000 jobs, the 37th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.09 is close to the national share.
Idaho vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Idaho | Hourly | $14.82 | $17.38 | $19.92 | $23.36 | $28.15 | $20.98 | 4,900 | 5.71 | 1.09 |
| Annual | $30,820 | $36,140 | $41,430 | $48,590 | $58,550 | $43,640 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $16.66 | $18.37 | $21.76 | $24.79 | $29.90 | $22.50 | 816,870 | – | – |
| Annual | $34,650 | $38,200 | $45,260 | $51,570 | $62,190 | $46,810 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 42nd of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 37th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.09
- Jobs per 1,000
- 5.71
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Idaho's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Idaho
7 metropolitan areas and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching Idaho publish a row for shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Falls, ID | $21.66 | $45,060 | $31,050 | $55,910 | 350 | 7.00 | 1.33 |
| Logan, UT-ID | $21.59 | $44,900 | $34,400 | $60,200 | 580 | 8.73 | 1.66 |
| Pocatello, ID | $20.61 | $42,880 | $30,680 | $57,010 | 170 | 4.43 | 0.84 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $20.52 | $42,670 | $34,200 | $56,920 | 390 | 5.40 | 1.03 |
| Boise City, ID | $20.05 | $41,700 | $32,940 | $60,240 | 2,090 | 5.33 | 1.01 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $18.02 | $37,490 | $36,240 | $61,620 | 180 | 6.41 | 1.22 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $17.36 | $36,110 | $30,720 | $62,380 | 600 | 7.32 | 1.39 |
| Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $20.53 | $42,700 | $29,360 | $58,060 | 340 | 4.51 | 0.86 |
| Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $20.50 | $42,640 | $31,420 | $57,970 | 640 | 6.63 | 1.26 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | $19.92 | $41,430 | 4,900 | 1.09 |
| Montana | $20.96 | $43,590 | 1,560 | 0.58 |
| Nevada | $20.77 | $43,210 | 12,390 | 1.52 |
| Oregon | $22.86 | $47,540 | 11,210 | 1.08 |
| Utah | $18.77 | $39,050 | 15,750 | 1.73 |
| Washington | $24.80 | $51,590 | 19,500 | 1.05 |
| Wyoming | $20.67 | $43,000 | 730 | 0.49 |
See the national page for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (every state ranked) and the Idaho wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Idaho estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.