Shipping Clerk Salary in Washington, DC
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The median shipping clerk in the Washington area earns $47,620 a year ($22.89 an hour), 5% above the U.S. median ($45,260). Half of the 9,810 shipping clerks there earn between $40,190 and $59,220.
Median $47,620
10th: $36,39090th: $73,920
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,390 | $34,650 |
| 25th percentile | $40,190 | $38,200 |
| Median | $47,620 | $45,260 |
| 75th percentile | $59,220 | $51,570 |
| 90th percentile | $73,920 | $62,190 |
| Average | $51,340 | $46,810 |
| Jobs | 9,810 | 816,870 |
Washington, DC ranks 11th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for shipping clerk pay. Highest: Seattle, WA ($56,370).
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- 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
- Milwaukee, WI: $47,900
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- Customer Service Representative: $46,220
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- Administrative Assistant: $53,660
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- Bookkeeper: $59,290
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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.