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Lister salary

Average lister salary

$39,161

$18.83 hourly rate

Entry-level lister salary
$22,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding Lister Salaries

The role of a lister involves cataloging items, managing inventory, and providing essential support in various industries. The average salary for listers in the United States is $39,161 annually, equivalent to about $19 per hour. This figure can vary based on experience, location, and the specific sector in which one works.

Highest Paying States for Listers

Some states offer significantly higher salaries for listers. For example, California and New York consistently rank among the top-paying states, reflecting the demand for skilled professionals in urban areas.

Opportunities for Advancement

As listers gain experience, they may find opportunities to transition into higher-paying roles such as inventory managers or operations supervisors. Continuous education and specialization in certain industries can further enhance earning potential.

Conclusion

Understanding the factors influencing lister salaries—including geographic location, industry, and experience—can aid job seekers in making informed career decisions. By exploring these dynamics, individuals can better position themselves in the job market.

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Where can a Lister earn more?

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BAE Systems$55,963
Salient CRGT$36,529

Average lister salary by state

The average lister salary in New Jersey, California, and New York are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average lister salary states are Alabama, Tennessee, and Kansas.

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Highest paying states for listers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1New Jersey$61,562$29.60
2California$55,585$26.72
3Massachusetts$43,254$20.80
4Delaware$43,085$20.71
5Vermont$42,248$20.31
6Pennsylvania$40,939$19.68
7Michigan$39,800$19.13
8Maine$39,305$18.90
9New York$44,645$21.46
10West Virginia$43,562$20.94
11Wisconsin$39,477$18.98
12Ohio$39,320$18.90
13Iowa$37,600$18.08
14North Dakota$39,543$19.01
15District of Columbia$48,412$23.27
16Connecticut$41,055$19.74
17Minnesota$36,813$17.70
18Maryland$43,278$20.81
19New Hampshire$36,050$17.33
20Virginia$39,080$18.79
21South Dakota$34,908$16.78
22Wyoming$35,258$16.95
23Kentucky$34,809$16.74
24Illinois$36,946$17.76
25Rhode Island$33,826$16.26
26Nebraska$34,713$16.69
27Louisiana$37,211$17.89
28Mississippi$34,300$16.49
29Alaska$38,343$18.43
30South Carolina$35,637$17.13
31New Mexico$34,746$16.70
32Texas$34,646$16.66
33Hawaii$32,754$15.75
34Montana$33,301$16.01
35Tennessee$30,603$14.71
36Indiana$31,199$15.00
37Oregon$31,900$15.34
38Arkansas$31,983$15.38
39Nevada$33,268$15.99
40Oklahoma$32,427$15.59
41Utah$33,368$16.04
42Arizona$33,102$15.91
43Washington$31,301$15.05
44Colorado$32,476$15.61
45Georgia$31,328$15.06
46Kansas$29,255$14.06
47North Carolina$31,288$15.04
48Alabama$31,023$14.91
49Missouri$27,518$13.23
50Idaho$29,024$13.95
51Florida$28,015$13.47

Highest paying cities for listers

The highest-paying cities for listers are San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, and Boston, MA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1San Francisco, CA$55,890$26.87
2New York, NY$44,835$21.56
3Boston, MA$43,080$20.71
4McLean, VA$40,114$19.29
5Pittsburgh, PA$39,404$18.94
6Reynoldsburg, OH$38,917$18.71
7Bismarck, ND$38,814$18.66
8Chicago, IL$37,228$17.90
9Brooklyn Park, MN$36,864$17.72
10Nashua, NH$36,497$17.55
11Austin, TX$35,251$16.95
12Albuquerque, NM$34,608$16.64
13Providence, RI$33,745$16.22
14Las Vegas, NV$33,578$16.14
15Rapid City, SD$33,539$16.12
16Phoenix, AZ$33,117$15.92
17Kahului, HI$32,617$15.68
18Fort Wayne, IN$32,449$15.60
19Seattle, WA$31,345$15.07
20Atlanta, GA$31,302$15.05

Lister salary details

A lister's salary ranges from $22,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $67,000 at the 90th percentile.

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What is a lister's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$67,000$5,583$32
75th Percentile$52,000$4,333$25
Average$39,161$3,263$19
25th Percentile$29,000$2,417$14
10th Percentile$22,000$1,833$11

Highest paying lister jobs

The highest paying types of listers are advertisement distributor, ticket broker, and auctioneer.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Personal Shopper$32,875$2,740$15.81357,097
Blood Donor Recruiter$44,142$3,678$21.2227,256
Shopper$36,631$3,053$17.61420,518
Store Shopper$33,456$2,788$16.08418,727
Seller$25,530$2,128$12.271,064

Which companies pay listers the most?

Lister salaries at BAE Systems and CACI International are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average lister salary at companies like BNP Paribas and Leidos are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1BAE Systems$55,963$26.91
2CACI International$53,637$25.79
3BNP Paribas$53,293$25.62
4Leidos$51,976$24.99
5Westat$44,927$21.60
6Screen Rant$42,459$20.41
7Dow Jones$42,127$20.25
8BTM Corp$41,551$19.98
9PIC Group$40,331$19.39
10Tyler Technologies$40,162$19.31
11TG Missouri$39,667$19.07
12Hakkasan Group$39,094$18.80
13Wright-Ryan Construction$38,186$18.36
14Southeastern Equipment Co.$38,066$18.30
15BlueConic$37,933$18.24
16HGR Industrial Surplus$37,865$18.20
17Closet Factory$37,609$18.08
18City of Vallejo$37,154$17.86
19The E.W. Scripps Company$36,647$17.62
20Salient CRGT$36,529$17.56

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Lister salary by industry

The average lister salary varies across industries:

  • The average lister salary in the manufacturing industry is $49,158, the highest of any industry.
  • The average lister salary in the finance industry is $44,999.
  • Listers in the non profits industry earn an average salary of $27,770, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for listers

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Manufacturing$49,158$23.63
2Government$44,999$21.63
3Professional$37,647$18.10
4Internet$36,815$17.70
5Non Profits$27,770$13.35

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Lister salary trends

The average lister salary has risen by $6,457 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average lister earned $32,704 annually, but today, they earn $39,161 a year. That works out to a -18% change in pay for listers over the last decade.

Compare lister salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average lister salary over time

Compare lister salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Lister salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2026$39,200$18.83-4.2%
2025$40,800$19.61-4.4%
2024$42,600$20.47-2.0%
2023$43,400$20.89-9.7%
2022$47,700$22.92+10.6%

Recently added lister salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
MarkProduct ListingLos Angeles, CA06/29/2025$93,915
MarkCopy of Product ListingNew York, NY06/29/2025$83,480
Goodwill Industries of KentuckyRetail Ecommerce ListerLexington, KY06/25/2025$25,044
Goodwill Industries of NCPAE-Commerce ListerBrookville, PA06/22/2025$22,435
IHG CareerHouseperson, Banquet Extra List-Intercontinental SAN FranciscoSan Francisco, CA06/14/2025$69,727
Intercontinental Hotels GroupHouseperson, Banquet Extra List-Intercontinental SAN FranciscoSan Francisco, CA06/11/2025$69,727
IHGHouseperson, Banquet Extra List-Intercontinental SAN FranciscoSan Francisco, CA06/11/2025$69,727
Retail Rebel/Buggy BustersEcommerce Merchandise ListerLiberty, MO06/09/2025$36,523
Cxtec Inc.Ebay ListerSyracuse, NY06/08/2025$35,479
PeoplereadyPunch List CarpenterTemecula, CA06/04/2025$50,088

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