Inventory specialist salary

Q: How much does an inventory specialist make?

The average inventory specialist salary in the United States is $35,752. Inventory specialist salaries typically range between $25,000 and $49,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for inventory specialists is $17.19 per hour. Inventory specialist salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Inventory specialists earn the highest average salary in Massachusetts.

Q: What state pays Inventory Specialists the most?

Massachusetts pays Inventory Specialists the most in the United States, with an average salary of $49,746 per year, or $23.92 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as an inventory specialist?

You know if you are being paid fairly as an inventory specialist if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Connecticut you should be paid close to $47,820 per year.

Q: What is a good starting salary for an Inventory Specialist?

A good starting salary for an inventory specialist is $26,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for an inventory specialist in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for inventory specialists is $37,650, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for an inventory specialist can vary by state.

Q: Do inventory jobs pay well?

No, inventory jobs don't pay particularly well. Inventory jobs pay between $31,000 to $45,000 annually, approximately $15 to $22 an hour. Inventory jobs can range from clerks to specialists. An inventory analyst is paid an average of $56,500, or $27 an hour.

Q: How much do inventory workers make?

Inventory workers make an average annual salary of $35,000 to $40,000. However, the specific salary range of an inventory worker depends largely on experience level. This means that the more experienced inventory workers can make closer to $50,000 in a year.

Average inventory specialist salary

$35,752

$17.19 hourly rate

Entry-level inventory specialist salary

$25,000 yearly salary

Updated December 15, 2025

Average Inventory Specialist Salary

The average salary for an Inventory Specialist currently stands at $35,752 annually, which translates to approximately $17 per hour. This role plays a vital part in inventory management, helping businesses maintain optimal stock levels and streamline operations.

How Much Does an Inventory Specialist Make?

Salaries can vary significantly depending on factors such as geographic location, level of experience, and the industry in which one is employed. For instance, specialists in high-demand areas or industries may earn more than the national average.

Where Can an Inventory Specialist Earn More?

States like California and New York typically offer higher salaries for inventory specialists due to their larger economies and higher living costs. In addition, industries such as logistics and e-commerce often provide more lucrative opportunities.

Inventory Specialist Salary Estimates from Across the Web

Various online platforms provide salary estimates that can help job seekers gauge potential earnings in this field. It's essential to compare these figures to understand the average salary better and identify the best opportunities available.

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Inventory specialist salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Indeed, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter, SalaryExpert and Comparably, the average salary for an inventory specialist typically falls between $35,752 and $47,027.

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$35,752yearly

glassdoor[1]

$44,463yearly

indeed[2]

$38,797yearly

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$47,027yearly

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$45,707yearly

ZipRecruiter[5]

$42,762yearly

SalaryExpert[6]

$46,254yearly

Average inventory specialist salary by state

The highest-paying states for inventory specialists are Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Jersey. The lowest average inventory specialist salary states are Florida, Utah, and North Carolina.

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Highest paying states for inventory specialists

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	New Hampshire	$43,898	$21.10
2	Pennsylvania	$42,736	$20.55
3	Vermont	$43,620	$20.97
4	Connecticut	$47,820	$22.99
5	New Jersey	$46,236	$22.23
6	Michigan	$38,417	$18.47
7	Massachusetts	$49,746	$23.92
8	Rhode Island	$45,688	$21.97
9	Delaware	$40,982	$19.70
10	North Dakota	$37,286	$17.93
11	New York	$44,517	$21.40
12	Indiana	$35,521	$17.08
13	Maine	$43,438	$20.88
14	Wyoming	$34,954	$16.80
15	Alaska	$38,122	$18.33
16	Tennessee	$34,193	$16.44
17	Wisconsin	$36,770	$17.68
18	Nevada	$35,382	$17.01
19	Ohio	$35,355	$17.00
20	West Virginia	$34,580	$16.63
21	Arizona	$36,046	$17.33
22	California	$40,160	$19.31
23	Illinois	$36,101	$17.36
24	Minnesota	$36,448	$17.52
25	Kentucky	$32,650	$15.70
26	Washington	$38,229	$18.38
27	Hawaii	$37,163	$17.87
28	Virginia	$38,441	$18.48
29	Kansas	$33,424	$16.07
30	South Dakota	$34,648	$16.66
31	Georgia	$34,046	$16.37
32	Iowa	$32,270	$15.51
33	Texas	$33,390	$16.05
34	Oregon	$35,494	$17.06
35	Idaho	$33,484	$16.10
36	Colorado	$34,670	$16.67
37	Nebraska	$33,718	$16.21
38	North Carolina	$31,790	$15.28
39	Arkansas	$32,314	$15.54
40	Florida	$32,252	$15.51
41	Oklahoma	$32,928	$15.83
42	Missouri	$33,462	$16.09
43	Utah	$32,037	$15.40
44	Montana	$33,535	$16.12
45	Maryland	$36,992	$17.78
46	Mississippi	$32,866	$15.80
47	District of Columbia	$37,204	$17.89
48	Louisiana	$31,173	$14.99
49	New Mexico	$32,286	$15.52
50	Alabama	$31,116	$14.96
51	South Carolina	$31,025	$14.92

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Highest paying cities for inventory specialists

The highest-paying cities for inventory specialists are Boston, MA, White Plains, NY, and Portland, ME.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Boston, MA	$49,724	$23.91
2	White Plains, NY	$45,169	$21.72
3	Portland, ME	$43,867	$21.09
4	Lebanon, PA	$42,443	$20.41
5	San Francisco, CA	$40,999	$19.71
6	Seattle, WA	$38,434	$18.48
7	Richmond, VA	$38,091	$18.31
8	Baltimore, MD	$37,409	$17.99
9	Washington, DC	$37,182	$17.88
10	Minneapolis, MN	$36,484	$17.54
11	Madison, WI	$36,397	$17.50
12	Chicago, IL	$36,231	$17.42
13	Phoenix, AZ	$36,034	$17.32
14	Portland, OR	$35,386	$17.01
15	Las Vegas, NV	$35,375	$17.01
16	Indianapolis, IN	$35,223	$16.93
17	Columbus, OH	$34,652	$16.66
18	Aurora, CO	$34,641	$16.65
19	Lebanon, TN	$34,258	$16.47
20	Atlanta, GA	$34,109	$16.40

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Inventory specialist salary details

An inventory specialist's salary ranges from $25,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $49,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average inventory specialist salary graph, trends, and summary

What is an inventory specialist's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$49,000	$4,083	$24
75th Percentile	$42,000	$3,500	$20
Average	$35,752	$2,979	$17
25th Percentile	$29,000	$2,417	$14
10th Percentile	$25,000	$2,083	$12

Highest paying inventory specialist jobs

The highest paying types of inventory specialists are specialist, ammunition specialist, and materials specialist.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Warehouse Coordinator	$34,095	$2,841	$16.39	155,315
Inventory Control Clerk	$35,634	$2,970	$17.13	254,804
Inventory Control Coordinator	$36,759	$3,063	$17.67	66,599
Inventory Controller	$36,911	$3,076	$17.75	140,496
Inventory Clerk	$32,666	$2,722	$15.70	204,051
Inventory Coordinator	$37,142	$3,095	$17.86	38,774

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Which companies pay inventory specialists the most?

Inventory specialist salaries at Ensign Energy and Google are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average inventory specialist salary at companies like Baker Hughes and Alere are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Ensign Energy	$57,299	$27.55
2	Google	$54,156	$26.04
3	Baker Hughes	$51,541	$24.78
4	Alere	$48,028	$23.09
5	Dana-Farber Cancer Institute	$44,762	$21.52
6	Dairy Farmers of America	$43,393	$20.86
7	Massachusetts General Hospital	$43,184	$20.76
8	Philips	$43,122	$20.73
9	Univision Communications	$43,031	$20.69
10	Boston Medical Center	$42,958	$20.65
11	Raytheon Technologies	$41,950	$20.17
12	Solar.com	$41,779	$20.09
13	Mars	$41,777	$20.09
14	CSC Holdings LLC	$41,317	$19.86
15	Genentech	$40,988	$19.71
16	Boardwalk Pipeline Partners	$40,917	$19.67
17	Harrison Walker & Harper	$40,660	$19.55
18	Nestlé	$40,560	$19.50
19	Danaher	$40,212	$19.33
20	Boeing	$40,117	$19.29

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Inventory Specialist salary by industry

The average inventory specialist salary varies across industries:

The average inventory specialist salary in the technology industry is $36,144, the highest of any industry.
The average inventory specialist salary in the finance industry is $35,388.
Inventory specialists in the retail industry earn an average salary of $33,652, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for inventory specialists

Rank	Industry	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Technology	$36,144	$17.38
2	Manufacturing	$35,388	$17.01
3	Health Care	$35,248	$16.95
4	Transportation	$35,073	$16.86
5	Automotive	$34,404	$16.54
6	Retail	$33,652	$16.18

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Inventory specialist salary trends

The average inventory specialist salary has risen by $11,974 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average inventory specialist earned $23,778 annually, but today, they earn $35,752 a year. That works out to a 38% change in pay for inventory specialists over the last decade.

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Average inventory specialist salary over time

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Inventory specialist salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$35,800	$17.19	+2.0%
2024	$35,000	$16.84	+20.3%
2023	$27,900	$13.42	+4.8%
2022	$26,600	$12.78	+2.6%
2021	$25,900	$12.45	+2.6%

Recently added inventory specialist salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Clorox	Inventory Specialist (1ST Shift)	Morrisville, NC	06/30/2025	$66,784
Chanel	Inventory Specialist, Neiman	Denver, CO	06/30/2025	$50,714
Chanel	Inventory Specialist, South Coast Plaza	Costa Mesa, CA	06/30/2025	$51,340
Asian American Health Coalition	Inventory Specialist (Bilingual)	Houston, TX	06/30/2025	$37,566
Evereve?Location=All%20Locations&Department=Store%20Leadership%2C%20Sales%20%26%20Operations	Inventory Specialist Stores Cherry Creek North	Denver, CO	06/30/2025	$41,197
Relativity	Inventory Specialist II Second Shift	Long Beach, CA	06/29/2025	$51,841
Rwjbarnabas Health	Inventory Specialist	New Brunswick, NJ	06/29/2025	$36,147
Petco Animal Supplies Inc.	Inventory Specialist	San Antonio, TX	06/29/2025	$27,131
Copart	Inventory Specialist	Springfield, MO	06/28/2025	$33,475
State of Texas	Inventory and Store Specialist	Austin, TX	06/28/2025	$44,004

Inventory specialist salary FAQs

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