DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 541 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 857,630 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks
Ranked by median salary from DOL filings| Rank | Employer | Median Salary | Filings | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GREEN PARADISE, LLC | $33,873 | 5 | -21.6% |
| 2 | Loewy Enterprises, Inc. dba Sunrise Produce Compan | $31,200 | 6 | -27.8% |
| 3 | NATUREWARE, INC | $24,898 | 9 | -42.4% |
| 4 | ASPEN ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURING INC | $24,627 | 6 | -43% |
| 5 | Prestigious Placement | $22,152 | 312 | -48.7% |
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Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $23,307 | +5.2% | 12 | 11 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $40,435 | -10.1% | 1 |
| New York | $38,626 | -15.8% | 5 |
| Arizona | $38,501 | -9.9% | 1 |
| Florida | $37,565 | -3.3% | 8 |
| New Jersey | $34,882 | -21.6% | 2 |
| Nebraska | $34,029 | -17.9% | 14 |
| Texas | $31,346 | -19.1% | 5 |
| Massachusetts | $30,039 | -36.6% | 2 |
| Illinois | $29,987 | -34% | 4 |
| California | $25,480 | -42.3% | 44 |
| Colorado | $24,627 | -46.1% | 3 |
| Maryland | $22,880 | -50% | 1 |
| Utah | $21,840 | -42.7% | 1 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks positions, 1% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 0% required a Master's degree, and 97% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Prestigious Placement | None | $22,152 |
| NATUREWARE, INC | None | $24,898 |
| ASPEN ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURING INC | None | $24,627 |
| Loewy Enterprises, Inc. dba Sunrise Produce Compan | None | $31,200 |
| GREEN PARADISE, LLC | None | $33,873 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks is Wholesale Trade at $31,360. The lowest-paying industry with significant hiring is Transportation and Warehousing at $22,240.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 541 DOL filings, the median salary for a Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks is $22,152, ranging from $22,152 to $30,285.
The 90th percentile salary is $60,300 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, Los Angeles, CA offers the highest median at $23,307.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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