Shipping Clerk Salary in Philadelphia, PA
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The median shipping clerk in the Philadelphia area earns $46,140 a year ($22.18 an hour), 2% above the U.S. median ($45,260) and 1% above the Pennsylvania median ($45,780). Half of the 13,820 shipping clerks there earn between $39,330 and $53,020.
| Annual pay | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,360 | $34,640 | $34,650 |
| 25th percentile | $39,330 | $38,590 | $38,200 |
| Median | $46,140 | $45,780 | $45,260 |
| 75th percentile | $53,020 | $52,440 | $51,570 |
| 90th percentile | $62,450 | $61,420 | $62,190 |
| Average | $47,750 | $46,980 | $46,810 |
| Jobs | 13,820 | 30,940 | 816,870 |
Philadelphia, PA ranks 19th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for shipping clerk pay. Highest: Seattle, WA ($56,370).
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- Pittsburgh, PA: $44,130
- Seattle, WA: $56,370
- San Jose, CA: $54,640
- San Francisco, CA: $52,590
- Boston, MA: $49,980
- Indianapolis, IN: $48,650
- Minneapolis, MN: $48,390
- Portland, OR: $48,170
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- Customer Service Representative: $47,070
- Office Clerk: $47,060
- Administrative Assistant: $48,850
- Office Manager: $72,700
- Bookkeeper: $52,710
- Medical Secretary: $47,120
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.