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What is a parts cataloger and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a parts cataloger. For example, did you know that they make an average of $17.0 an hour? That's $35,364 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow -3% and produce -38,100 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreParts CatalogerUS Average
Salary
2.8

Avg. Salary $35,364

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
7.8

Growth rate -3%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
5.6
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.51%

Asian 5.96%

Black or African American 7.17%

Hispanic or Latino 12.56%

Unknown 4.69%

White 69.12%

Gender

female 54.55%

male 45.45%

Age - 45
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 45
Stress level
7.8

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
5.3

Complexity level is intermediate

7 - challenging

Work life balance
3.9

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a parts cataloger

  1. Explore parts cataloger education requirements

    Most common parts cataloger degrees

    High School Diploma

    60.0 %

    Bachelor's

    20.0 %

    Associate

    20.0 %
  2. Start to develop specific parts cataloger skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Engineering Drawings60.75%
    Technical Manuals39.25%
  3. Complete relevant parts cataloger training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New parts catalogers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a parts cataloger based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real parts cataloger resumes.
  4. Research parts cataloger duties and responsibilities

    • Manage creating and editing CNH product catalogs.
    • Manage logistics of multiple shipments and deliveries within extreme time constraints; operate material handling equipment, load and unload trucks.
    • Develop internal documentation for library specific cataloging project for cross-training catalogers
    • Develop internal documentation for library specific cataloging project for cross-training catalogers
  5. Apply for parts cataloger jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a parts cataloger job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average parts cataloger salary

The average parts cataloger salary in the United States is $35,364 per year or $17 per hour. Parts cataloger salaries range between $27,000 and $46,000 per year.

Average parts cataloger salary
$35,364 Yearly
$17.00 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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