The Average Salaries for Shipping & Receiving Jobs in Michigan

Shipping and receiving jobs can include a variety of occupations related to the warehousing and distribution of products. Many of these professionals work in a warehouse environment and ensure products are organized, stocked and shipped promptly. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported estimated salaries for a variety of occupations related to shipping and receiving jobs in May 2009.

Shipping, Receiving and Traffic Clerks

Shipping, receiving and traffic clerks maintain inventory in a warehouse and prepare items for shipping. This includes verifying and tracking incoming and outgoing products and shipments. An estimated 715,130 shipping, receiving and traffic clerks were employed in the U.S. in May 2009. Annual median wages were $28,250 or $13.58 per hour. The 25th percentile earned $22,530 per year or $10.83 per hour. The 75th percentile earned $35,530 per year for $17.08 per hour.

Stock Clerks and Order Fillers

Stock clerks and order fillers receive and price merchandise for in a warehouse. In a retailer environment, these professionals ensure shells are stocked for customer purchases. An estimated 1.86 million stock clerks and order fillers were employed in the U.S. in May 2009. Median annual wages were $20,960 or $10.08 per hour. The 25th percentile earned $17,740 per year or $8.53 per hour. The 75th percentile earned $27,090 per year or $13.02 per hour.

Production, Planning and Expediting Clerks

Production, planning and estimating clerks work in a manufacturing or warehouse environment and ensure enough products are available for shipping. Some of these professionals are responsible for expediting products to customers to ensure timely delivery. About 274,140 production, planning and expediting clerks were employed in the U.S. in May 2009. Annual meeting wages were $41,560 or $19.98 per hour. The 25th percentile earned $31,970 per year or $15.37 per hour. The 75th percentile earned $52,850 per year or $25.41 per hour.

Cargo and Freight Agents

Cargo and freight agents schedule routes for incoming and outgoing products for one or more warehouse locations. These professionals ensure products are received and delivered in a timely manner by scheduling travel. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimated 82,440 of these professionals employed in May 2009. Annual meeting wages were $36,960 or $17.77 per hour. The 25th percentile earned $28,280 per year or $13.60 per hour. The 75th percentile earned $47,740 per year or $22.95 per hour.

References

• Bureau of Labor Statistics: Shipping, Receiving and Traffic Clerks Occupational Wages, May 2009
• Bureau of Labor Statistics: Cargo and Freight Agents Occupational Wages, May 2009
• Bureau of Labor Statistics: Production, Planning and Expiditing Clerks Occupational Wages, May 2009
• Bureau of Labor Statistics: Stock Clerks and Order Fillers Occupational Wages, May 2009