📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Shipping and Receiving Clerk Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · High Demand

Average
$38,266
per year
Median
$35,416
per year
Hourly
$18.4
per hour
🏛️ Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$26,534
25th Percentile — Junior$32,804
50th Percentile — Median$35,416
75th Percentile — Senior$46,911
90th Percentile — Top Earners$51,811
💡 Top-earning Shipping and Receiving Clerks in Texas make up to $51,811 per year. The job market in Texas is rated strong, with key industries including Energy, Technology, Healthcare.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$33.8k
2021
$34.7k
2022
$35.5k
2023
$36.4k
2024
$37.3k
2025
$38.3k
2026
📈 Shipping and Receiving Clerk salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 2.5% annual growth. The strong demand in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Shipping and Receiving Clerk Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $37,118 -3.0% High
San Antonio $34,439 -10.0% High
Dallas $37,883 -1.0% High
Austin $41,327 +8.0% High
Fort Worth $36,735 -4.0% High
El Paso $31,378 -18.0% High
Arlington $37,118 -3.0% High
Corpus Christi $33,291 -13.0% High
Plano $39,031 +2.0% High
Laredo $30,613 -20.0% High
Lubbock $31,378 -18.0% High
Garland $36,353 -5.0% High
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Shipping and Receiving Clerk Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Shipping and Receiving Clerks. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $38,266 per year, Texas's Shipping and Receiving Clerk salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in Texas (index: 0.95) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in Texas can expect to earn $26,534–$32,804, while experienced Shipping and Receiving Clerks can command $46,911–$51,811.

Looking ahead, the Shipping and Receiving Clerk profession in Texas is projected to grow at 2.5% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Energy continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Shipping and Receiving Clerk salary in Texas is $38,266 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $40,280.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Shipping and Receiving Clerks the highest wages in Texas due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • Texas has a strong job market with major industries in Energy, Technology, Healthcare. This makes it one of the better states for Shipping and Receiving Clerk employment.
  • At $38,266/year, Texas Shipping and Receiving Clerk salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $40,280/year.