Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary in Ohio
At $45,270 a year, the median for shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks in Ohio is close to the national median of $45,260 (0%); Ohio ranks 25th of 51 states by median. That is 8% less than the median across all occupations in Ohio ($49,380). Among neighbouring states, Indiana and Pennsylvania pay more (up to $47,320 in Indiana) and Michigan, Kentucky and West Virginia pay less (down to $39,940 in West Virginia). Ohio employs 35,880 shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks, 6.46 per 1,000 jobs, the 4th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.23 means the occupation is more concentrated in Ohio than nationally.
Ohio vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Ohio | Hourly | $17.07 | $18.61 | $21.76 | $23.97 | $29.20 | $22.26 | 35,880 | 6.46 | 1.23 |
| Annual | $35,510 | $38,700 | $45,270 | $49,850 | $60,740 | $46,290 | ||||
| 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
- 25th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 4th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.23
- Jobs per 1,000
- 6.46
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Ohio'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 Ohio
15 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Ohio 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo, OH | $22.53 | $46,860 | $35,980 | $61,980 | 1,800 | 6.18 | 1.18 |
| Columbus, OH | $22.25 | $46,290 | $36,600 | $61,760 | 6,300 | 5.70 | 1.09 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $22.13 | $46,020 | $32,100 | $70,410 | 160 | 4.36 | 0.83 |
| Cleveland, OH | $21.95 | $45,650 | $35,260 | $60,760 | 6,940 | 6.73 | 1.28 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $21.94 | $45,640 | $34,650 | $65,970 | 1,050 | 6.42 | 1.22 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $21.91 | $45,570 | $35,730 | $59,810 | 2,130 | 5.72 | 1.09 |
| Lima, OH | $21.70 | $45,130 | $35,900 | $57,010 | 340 | 6.77 | 1.29 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $21.69 | $45,110 | $35,320 | $60,680 | 7,650 | 6.95 | 1.32 |
| Sandusky, OH | $21.32 | $44,350 | $33,520 | $59,070 | 270 | 5.41 | 1.03 |
| Mansfield, OH | $21.23 | $44,150 | $33,350 | $58,390 | 370 | 7.58 | 1.44 |
| Akron, OH | $20.72 | $43,090 | $36,230 | $58,770 | 2,720 | 8.50 | 1.62 |
| Springfield, OH | $20.68 | $43,010 | $35,360 | $56,010 | 350 | 7.61 | 1.45 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $20.45 | $42,540 | $33,860 | $59,530 | 910 | 5.69 | 1.08 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $18.72 | $38,930 | $29,150 | $57,350 | 530 | 3.79 | 0.72 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $17.82 | $37,070 | $30,550 | $58,770 | 200 | 3.47 | 0.66 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $21.80 | $45,330 | $33,200 | $60,440 | 740 | 5.45 | 1.04 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $21.77 | $45,290 | $34,050 | $62,490 | 780 | 4.76 | 0.91 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $21.71 | $45,150 | $36,850 | $59,190 | 2,390 | 9.58 | 1.82 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $19.86 | $41,310 | $35,700 | $56,670 | 2,500 | 10.11 | 1.92 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $21.76 | $45,270 | 35,880 | 1.23 |
| Indiana | $22.75 | $47,320 | 27,600 | 1.64 |
| Kentucky | $20.59 | $42,830 | 16,130 | 1.53 |
| Michigan | $21.70 | $45,140 | 24,980 | 1.08 |
| Pennsylvania | $22.01 | $45,780 | 30,940 | 0.97 |
| West Virginia | $19.20 | $39,940 | 2,660 | 0.72 |
See the national page for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (every state ranked) and the Ohio 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 Ohio 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.