How much does a shipping clerk make?

In the United States, shipping clerks with more experience, useful skills, or a certificate employers value may earn more. Pay can also differ by employer and industry, location, and whether the job has harder tasks or more responsibility.

Verify and maintain records on incoming and outgoing shipments involving inventory. Duties include verifying and recording incoming merchandise or material and arranging for the transportation of products. May prepare items for shipment. Excludes “Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping” (43-5111), “Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, except Postal Service” (43-9051), and “Stockers and Order Fillers” (53-7065).

What's a typical day like?

A clerk checks arriving boxes against orders, scans barcodes, and records missing or damaged goods. Then they pack and label outgoing items, prepare shipping papers, and help choose the right carrier or route.

In the U.S., a high-school diploma or equivalent is typical, and related experience is not required. New clerks learn the job through short on-the-job training, often from an experienced worker.

High school plus some training (preparation level 2 of 5)

Good for people who like keeping things organized and building and doing.

Some U.S. shipping clerks may compare routes and shipping methods to choose the option with the least environmental impact.