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In-stock associate salary

Average in-stock associate salary

$15.45

$32,130 yearly

Entry-level in-stock associate salary
$26,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Average In-Stock Associate Salary

The average salary for an In-Stock Associate stands at $32,130 annually. This figure translates to about $15 per hour, reflecting the entry-level nature of the position. Factors such as location, experience, and company size can influence salary variations. For instance, associates with several years of experience may command higher wages compared to newcomers.

Where Can In-Stock Associates Earn More?

Geographic location significantly impacts earnings. States with higher living costs, like California and New York, often offer better compensation. Additionally, major cities like San Francisco and New York City are known for higher wages due to increased demand for retail work. In contrast, rural areas may present lower salary offerings.

Job Opportunities

In-Stock Associates find employment across various retail sectors, including grocery chains, department stores, and specialty shops. Companies often seek candidates who can demonstrate efficiency in inventory management and strong organizational skills. The growing demand for retail workers presents numerous opportunities for those looking to enter the field, making it an attractive option for job seekers.

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Where can an In-Stock Associate earn more?

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Columbus, OH$35,319
Albuquerque, NM$29,750
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General Electric$40,088
Abercrombie & Fitch Co$33,801

Average in-stock associate salary by state

The average in-stock associate salary in Massachusetts, Oregon, and Washington are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average in-stock associate salary states are South Carolina, Alabama, and Georgia.

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Highest paying states for in-stock associates

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Maine$33,987$16.34
2Pennsylvania$32,235$15.50
3New Hampshire$33,647$16.18
4Montana$32,249$15.50
5Wisconsin$32,425$15.59
6Connecticut$34,367$16.52
7Ohio$31,260$15.03
8New Jersey$33,768$16.23
9Delaware$32,646$15.70
10Massachusetts$35,284$16.96
11Michigan$30,712$14.77
12North Dakota$32,931$15.83
13Oregon$35,056$16.85
14Iowa$30,564$14.69
15Washington$34,863$16.76
16Minnesota$32,528$15.64
17New York$33,887$16.29
18West Virginia$30,284$14.56
19Nevada$32,642$15.69
20Rhode Island$33,121$15.92
21Arizona$31,930$15.35
22Indiana$30,372$14.60
23California$34,379$16.53
24Illinois$31,508$15.15
25Hawaii$34,033$16.36
26Kentucky$28,910$13.90
27Missouri$30,211$14.52
28Kansas$29,961$14.40
29Maryland$32,228$15.49
30South Dakota$30,285$14.56
31Tennessee$28,649$13.77
32Mississippi$28,540$13.72
33North Carolina$29,074$13.98
34Vermont$30,817$14.82
35Arkansas$29,044$13.96
36District of Columbia$31,819$15.30
37Alabama$28,485$13.69
38Nebraska$29,713$14.29
39Texas$29,322$14.10
40South Carolina$28,505$13.70
41Wyoming$28,911$13.90
42Louisiana$28,437$13.67
43Virginia$30,206$14.52
44Colorado$30,077$14.46
45New Mexico$29,725$14.29
46Utah$29,160$14.02
47Georgia$28,482$13.69
48Florida$27,783$13.36
49Idaho$29,630$14.25
50Alaska$29,237$14.06
51Oklahoma$27,245$13.10

Highest paying cities for in-stock associates

The highest-paying cities for in-stock associates are Boston, MA, Albany, OR, and Livermore, CA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Boston, MA$35,319$16.98
2Albany, OR$35,135$16.89
3Livermore, CA$34,715$16.69
4Albany, NY$34,217$16.45
5Urban Honolulu, HI$34,017$16.35
6Las Vegas, NV$32,601$15.67
7Bloomington, MN$32,472$15.61
8Philadelphia, PA$32,293$15.53
9Madison, WI$32,283$15.52
10Columbia, MD$32,221$15.49
11Mesa, AZ$31,895$15.33
12Chicago, IL$31,566$15.18
13Columbus, OH$30,929$14.87
14Novi, MI$30,702$14.76
15El Paso, TX$30,344$14.59
16Richmond, IN$30,334$14.58
17Columbia, MO$30,251$14.54
18Richmond, VA$30,120$14.48
19Denver, CO$30,113$14.48
20Albuquerque, NM$29,750$14.30

In-Stock Associates are the most in-demand in these five cities:

  1. Boston, MA
  2. Livermore, CA
  3. Albany, NY
  4. Urban Honolulu, HI
  5. Las Vegas, NV

In-stock associate salary details

An in-stock associate's salary ranges from $26,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $38,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average in-stock associate salary graph, trends, and summary

What is an in-stock associate's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$38,000$3,167$18
75th Percentile$35,000$2,917$17
Average$32,130$2,678$15
25th Percentile$29,000$2,417$14
10th Percentile$26,000$2,167$13

Highest paying in-stock associate jobs

The highest paying types of in-stock associates are associate, grocery associate, and stock person.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Merchandise Stocker$29,224$2,435$14.05204,511
Night Stocker$30,044$2,504$14.44187,534
Overnight Stocker$29,983$2,499$14.41196,707
Overnight Stock Clerk$31,163$2,597$14.98230,090
Stock Team Member$30,202$2,517$14.52339,003
Stocker$29,936$2,495$14.39192,276

Top companies hiring in-stock associates now:

  1. Target jobs (870)
  2. Abercrombie & Fitch Co jobs (761)
  3. Big Lots jobs (401)
  4. Gap Inc. jobs (435)
  5. Macy's jobs (820)

Which companies pay in-stock associates the most?

In-stock associate salaries at General Electric and United Natural Foods are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average in-stock associate salary at companies like The RealReal and Gordon Food Service are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1General Electric$40,088$19.27
2United Natural Foods$37,717$18.13
3The RealReal$36,869$17.73
4Gordon Food Service$35,651$17.14
5Office Depot$35,127$16.89
6Jefferies$35,119$16.88
7Mouser Electronics$34,967$16.81
8The Coca-Cola Company$34,684$16.68
9Heavy Equipment Co LLC$34,564$16.62
10Lucky Brand$34,489$16.58
11NEX$34,407$16.54
12Delicato Family Wines$34,306$16.49
13Nestlé$34,285$16.48
14Tillamook Ice Creamery$34,097$16.39
15Hallmark Services Corporation$33,980$16.34
16ACCO Brands$33,851$16.27
17Michael Kors$33,834$16.27
18Steve Madden$33,830$16.26
19CORT$33,821$16.26
20Abercrombie & Fitch Co$33,801$16.25

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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In-stock associate salary trends

The average in-stock associate salary has risen by $10,761 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average in-stock associate earned $21,369 annually, but today, they earn $32,130 a year. That works out to a 38% change in pay for in-stock associates over the last decade.

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Average in-stock associate salary over time

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In-stock associate salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2026$32,100$15.45+2.0%
2025$31,500$15.13+20.3%
2024$25,100$12.06+4.8%
2023$23,900$11.48+2.6%
2022$23,300$11.19+2.6%

Recently added in-stock associate salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Cost Plus World MarketStock AssociateBloomington, MN06/30/2025$31,305
Cost Plus World MarketStock AssociateFramingham, MA06/30/2025$34,436
Cost Plus World MarketStock AssociateBaltimore, MD06/30/2025$32,349
Cost Plus World MarketStock AssociateNaperville, IL06/30/2025$31,305
Cost Plus World MarketStock AssociateLos Angeles, CA06/30/2025$36,063
Cost Plus World MarketStock AssociateSeattle, WA06/30/2025$43,326
Cost Plus World MarketStock AssociateDenver, CO06/30/2025$39,256
Burlington Coat Factory CorporationRetail Stocking AssociateBuffalo, NY06/29/2025$32,349
MattelAmerican Girl Tysons Corner Stock Associate-SeasonalMcLean, VA06/29/2025$33,392
Under ArmourSeasonal Stock AssociateMerrimack, NH06/29/2025$31,305

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