Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary in North Dakota
The median for shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks in North Dakota is $46,730 a year, somewhat above the national $45,260 (+3%); the state ranks 18th of 51 states by median. That is 11% less than the median across all occupations in North Dakota ($52,480). Among neighbouring states, Minnesota pays more (up to $47,890 in Minnesota) and South Dakota and Montana pay less (down to $43,590 in Montana). North Dakota employs 1,520 shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks, 3.54 per 1,000 jobs, the 46th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.67 means it is less common in North Dakota than nationally.
North Dakota vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| North Dakota | Hourly | $17.17 | $18.58 | $22.46 | $27.08 | $31.43 | $23.54 | 1,520 | 3.54 | 0.67 |
| Annual | $35,710 | $38,640 | $46,730 | $56,330 | $65,370 | $48,970 | ||||
| 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
- 18th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 46th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.67
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.54
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of North Dakota'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 North Dakota
4 metropolitan areas and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching North Dakota 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck, ND | $22.57 | $46,940 | $35,420 | $62,660 | 220 | 3.06 | 0.58 |
| Minot, ND | $22.38 | $46,560 | $35,570 | $73,360 | 100 | 2.88 | 0.55 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $22.30 | $46,380 | $35,700 | $62,880 | 700 | 4.70 | 0.89 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $21.67 | $45,080 | $35,360 | $64,990 | 230 | 4.45 | 0.85 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $25.49 | $53,020 | $36,110 | $74,090 | 170 | 1.99 | 0.38 |
| East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $23.69 | $49,270 | $39,260 | $65,900 | 190 | 2.96 | 0.56 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $22.46 | $46,730 | 1,520 | 0.67 |
| Minnesota | $23.03 | $47,890 | 13,210 | 0.85 |
| Montana | $20.96 | $43,590 | 1,560 | 0.58 |
| South Dakota | $21.00 | $43,680 | 2,740 | 1.14 |
See the national page for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (every state ranked) and the North Dakota 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 North Dakota 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.