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Occupational Employment Statistics


DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks



Verify and maintain records on incoming and outgoing shipments. Prepare items for shipment. Duties include assembling, addressing, stamping, and shipping merchandise or material; receiving, unpacking, verifying and recording incoming merchandise or material; and arranging for the transportation of products. Excludes "Stock Clerks and Order Fillers" (43-5081) and "Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping" (43-5111).

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 8,130137$24.60/hr$18.25/hr$21.02/hr$23.75/hr$28.27/hr$31.20/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Natural Resources and Mining20$23.13/hr
Construction140$27.76/hr
Manufacturing5,130$24.13/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities5,900$22.70/hr
Information440$19.00/hr
Financial Activities30$17.89/hr
Professional and Business Services620$23.43/hr
Education and Health Services700$25.11/hr
Leisure and Hospitality50$21.15/hr
Other Services80$25.55/hr
Public Administration110$31.92/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Northeast Balance of State 130$23.28/hrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 230$22.18/hrN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 300$22.92/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 330$24.13/hrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 420$23.57/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 420$23.50/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 420$23.77/hr-4.2%
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 490$23.07/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 620$22.53/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 650$23.37/hr-6.9%
Fargo ND-MN MSA 700$22.83/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 710$22.62/hrN/A
Southeast Minnesota 930$22.76/hr-3.0%
Northwest Balance of State 980$23.43/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 1,070$23.42/hr-1.7%
Central Minnesota 1,450$23.28/hr-2.6%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 8,130$23.75/hr-5.9%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 9,040$23.82/hrN/A
Minnesota 13,210$23.57/hr-5.3%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Postal Service Clerks 1,380$30.04/hr-6.6%
Counter and Rental Clerks 4,710$21.76/hr1.4%
Driver/Sales Workers 9,750$16.21/hr10.2%


  • Deliver or route materials to departments using handtruck, conveyor, or sorting bins.
  • Determine shipping methods, routes, or rates for materials to be shipped.
  • Examine shipment contents and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy.
  • Compare shipping routes or methods to determine which have the least environmental impact.
  • Requisition and store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.
  • Confer or correspond with establishment representatives to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, or nonconformance to specifications.
  • Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, damages, or discrepancies, for reporting, accounting, or recordkeeping purposes.
  • Compute amounts, such as space available, shipping, storage, or demurrage charges, using computer or price list.
  • Contact carrier representatives to make arrangements or to issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials.
  • Pack, seal, label, or affix postage to prepare materials for shipping, using hand tools, power tools, or postage meter.