Shipping Clerk Salary in San Francisco, CA
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The median shipping clerk in the San Francisco area earns $52,590 a year ($25.28 an hour), 16% above the U.S. median ($45,260) and 13% above the California median ($46,520). Half of the 7,790 shipping clerks there earn between $45,320 and $61,900.
| Annual pay | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,560 | $37,390 | $34,650 |
| 25th percentile | $45,320 | $39,970 | $38,200 |
| Median | $52,590 | $46,520 | $45,260 |
| 75th percentile | $61,900 | $55,930 | $51,570 |
| 90th percentile | $76,750 | $64,650 | $62,190 |
| Average | $55,750 | $49,250 | $46,810 |
| Jobs | 7,790 | 88,760 | 816,870 |
San Francisco, CA ranks 3rd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for shipping clerk pay. Highest: Seattle, WA ($56,370).
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- San Jose, CA: $54,640
- Sacramento, CA: $47,660
- San Diego, CA: $47,360
- Seattle, WA: $56,370
- Boston, MA: $49,980
- Indianapolis, IN: $48,650
- Minneapolis, MN: $48,390
- Portland, OR: $48,170
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- Administrative Assistant: $62,110
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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.