Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks, Knoxville

$45,320

Local median annual wage in Knoxville, TN. Middle half of earners roughly $36,630 to $51,270.

Local salary guide, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. Cost of living index (2024). Sources stay in methodology · disclaimer.

vs US median
+0.1%
US median
$45,260
Cost of living (92.6) Based on U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data. Scores over 100 mean a city is more expensive than the U.S. national average.
92.6
Local pay range The middle 50% of earners in this city make between these amounts, based on official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics surveys.
$36,630 to $51,270
Local jobs in field Approximate number of people working in this role locally, not a count of open positions.
2,350
Job code
43-5071

Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Knoxville pay a median $45,320 (May 2025), 0.1% above the US median of $45,260. At local prices (index 92.6), that median buys about what $48,942 buys at US-average prices.

What that pay buys

$45,320 in Knoxville buys about what $48,942 buys at US-average prices (cost of living index 92.6, 2024). Housing & rent index is 82.8 vs overall 92.6 (US average = 100, 2024).

Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in nearby metros

Metro Median Local pay range Cost of living
Knoxville $45,320 $36,630 to $51,270 92.6
New Orleans $40,430 $34,730 to $50,100 92.6
San Francisco $52,590 $45,320 to $61,900 115.6
Tulsa $43,520 $37,350 to $49,130 89.2

Local salary guide May 2025 where published for the metro.

FAQ

What is the median salary for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Knoxville?
The median annual wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Knoxville, TN is $45,320 (May 2025 local salary guide).
How does Knoxville pay compare to the US median for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks?
Local median pay is 0.1% above the national median of $45,260.
How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
The cost of living index for Knoxville is 92.6 (US average = 100, 2024). The local median of $45,320 has about the same buying power as $48,942 at US-average prices.
How current is this data?
Wages use the local salary guide for May 2025. Price levels use the 2024 cost of living index. See methodology for source details.

What this covers

Includes

  • Cost of living index for everyday expenses (housing, groceries & goods, services)
  • Local salary guide: median pay, typical pay range, and jobs in the field where published
  • Target salary math so you keep the same standard of living after a move
  • Approximate single-filer state income tax take-home on compare pages (see rate sources on the page)

Does not include

  • Local city taxes, credits, filing-status variants, or tax advice
  • Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
  • Job openings. “Local jobs in field” is how many people work in the role, not hiring demand

Technical source names (RPP, OEWS) and formulas live on the methodology page.

Local pay figures and cost of living indexes come from official government surveys. See methodology and disclaimer.