Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary in Maine
The median for shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks in Maine is $47,160 a year, somewhat above the national $45,260 (+4%); the state ranks 14th of 51 states by median. That is 8% less than the median across all occupations in Maine ($51,430). Neighbouring New Hampshire pays more, with a median of $47,960. Maine employs 2,470 shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks, 3.86 per 1,000 jobs, the 43rd largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.73 means it is less common in Maine than nationally.
Maine vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Maine | Hourly | $18.00 | $20.18 | $22.67 | $25.87 | $30.30 | $23.50 | 2,470 | 3.86 | 0.73 |
| Annual | $37,430 | $41,980 | $47,160 | $53,810 | $63,030 | $48,890 | ||||
| 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
- 14th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 43rd of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.73
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.86
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Maine'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 Maine
3 metropolitan areas and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching Maine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $23.81 | $49,530 | $38,390 | $73,350 | 270 | 5.56 | 1.06 |
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $23.01 | $47,860 | $38,160 | $64,610 | 1,070 | 3.71 | 0.71 |
| Bangor, ME | $21.88 | $45,510 | $36,410 | $58,730 | 260 | 3.56 | 0.68 |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $22.33 | $46,440 | $36,920 | $64,990 | 200 | 3.24 | 0.62 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $22.33 | $46,440 | $35,870 | $59,290 | 510 | 3.58 | 0.68 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $22.67 | $47,160 | 2,470 | 0.73 |
| New Hampshire | $23.06 | $47,960 | 4,090 | 1.14 |
See the national page for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (every state ranked) and the Maine 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 Maine 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.