The salary statistics of stock clerks and order fillers in the industry sector of retail trade are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare stock clerk and order fillers salaries in different industries within the retail trade sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $19,140 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $21,640 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $24,390 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $29,460 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $36,650 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for stock clerks and order fillers in the industry sector of retail trade. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) stock clerks and order fillers is $36,650. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $24,390. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid stock clerks and order fillers is $19,140.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of stock clerks and order fillers in the industry sector of retail trade from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $24,390 | 4.31% | 16.40% |
| 2017 | $23,340 | 3.56% | - |
| 2016 | $22,510 | 3.55% | - |
| 2015 | $21,710 | 1.98% | - |
| 2014 | $21,280 | 1.93% | - |
| 2013 | $20,870 | 2.30% | - |
| 2012 | $20,390 | - | - |
The average salaries of stock clerks and order fillers in six industries in the retail trade sector are shown below. We note that within this industry sector, the salaries vary among different industries. The highest paying industry for stock clerk and order fillers occupations is the other general merchandise stores industry with an annual salary $22,990. The lowest paying industry is the used merchandise stores industry (annual salary $20,160). For detailed stock clerk and order fillers salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Other General Merchandise Stores | |
| Grocery Stores | |
| Office Supplies, Stationery, and Gift Stores | |
| Specialty Food Stores | |
| Department Stores | |
| Used Merchandise Stores | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].