The salary statistics and trend of shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks in the industry of couriers and express delivery services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare shipping, receiving, and traffic clerk salaries in different industries within the transportation and warehousing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $24,430 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $29,770 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $38,940 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $54,050 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $69,950 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks in the industry of couriers and express delivery services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks is $69,950. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $38,940. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks is $24,430.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks in the industry of Couriers and Express Delivery Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $38,940 | 1.36% | 23.32% |
| 2016 | $38,410 | 7.45% | - |
| 2015 | $35,550 | 1.88% | - |
| 2014 | $34,880 | 11.27% | - |
| 2013 | $30,950 | 3.52% | - |
| 2012 | $29,860 | - | - |
The average salaries of shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks in seven industries within the transportation and warehousing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Rail Transportation | |
| Rail Transportation | |
| Couriers and Express Delivery Services | |
| Specialized Freight Trucking | |
| General Freight Trucking | |
| Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation | |
| Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation | |