Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Shipping and Receiving Clerk jobs in Washington, DC

9,810 shipping and receiving clerks employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $22.90/hour ($47,620/year) median · 5% above the national median.

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The median shipping and receiving clerk salary in Washington, DC is $22.90/hour ($47,620/year), with a typical range of $40,190 to $59,220 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Shipping and Receiving Clerk pay in Washington, DC

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Washington metro. Half of Shipping and Receiving Clerks earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $40,190 $47,620 $59,220
25th$40,190 Median$47,620 75th$59,220 vs US5% above the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area (SOC 43-5071, Shipping and Receiving Clerk). Full Shipping and Receiving Clerk salary guide →

What is a Shipping and Receiving Clerk salary in Washington?

The median shipping and receiving clerk salary in Washington, DC is $22.90/hour ($47,620/year), with a typical range of $40,190 to $59,220 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 9,810 shipping and receiving clerks employed in the Washington metro area.

Shipping and Receiving Clerk pay bands in Washington by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Lead Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Typical lead band in Washington
Example (illustrative)
Location
Washington, DC
Typical pay range
$45,477–$60,096
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Typical mid level band in Washington
Example (illustrative)
Location
Washington, DC
Typical pay range
$44,762–$53,239
Common on
iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Typical entry level band in Washington
Example (illustrative)
Location
Washington, DC
Typical pay range
$41,191–$57,524
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Typical entry level band in Washington
Example (illustrative)
Location
Washington, DC
Typical pay range
$39,048–$59,239
Common on
iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Typical lead band in Washington
Example (illustrative)
Location
Washington, DC
Typical pay range
$44,762–$54,096
Common on
iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Shipping and Receiving Clerk Career Ladder — Washington Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Washington’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Shipping and Receiving Clerk0–2 yrs$34,286
  2. Mid Shipping and Receiving Clerk2–5 yrs$45,239
  3. Senior Shipping and Receiving Clerk5–8 yrs$57,144
  4. Staff Shipping and Receiving Clerk8–12 yrs$69,049
  5. Lead Shipping and Receiving Clerk12+ yrs$80,954

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 43-5071, Shipping and Receiving Clerk).

Employers in the Shipping and Receiving Clerk hiring market in Washington

  • Amazon
  • Target
  • Home Depot
  • Walmart
  • Costco

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Washington post Shipping and Receiving Clerk jobs

Employers in the Washington metro typically post Shipping and Receiving Clerk roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Shipping and Receiving Clerk in Washington, DC — Common Questions

How much does a Shipping and Receiving Clerk earn in Washington, DC?
Median $22.90/hour ($47,620/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $40,190–$59,220. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Shipping and Receiving Clerk jobs are there in Washington?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 9,810 Shipping and Receiving Clerk roles employed in the Washington metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Washington employers use for Shipping and Receiving Clerk?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Shipping and Receiving Clerk jobs for me?
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