How much does a stocker make?

The average stocker salary in the United States is $29,936. Stocker salaries typically range between $24,000 and $36,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for stockers is $14.39 per hour. Stocker salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Stockers earn the highest average salary in Alaska.

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Q: What state pays Stockers the most?

Alaska pays Stockers the most in the United States, with an average salary of $34,991 per year, or $16.82 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a stocker?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a stocker if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Washington you should be paid close to $34,094 per year.

Q: What is a good starting salary for a Stocker?

A good starting salary for a stocker is $23,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for a stocker in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for stockers is $28,503, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for a stocker can vary by state.

Q: Do stockers make minimum wage?

No, stockers do not make minimum wage. Stockers will often make between $12 to $15 per hour, depending on the state. The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. Most states offer a slightly higher wage, but that is based on the state government's protocols and procedures.

Q: How much do overnight stockers make?

Overnight stockers make between $12 and $15. Overnight stockers may potentially make more based on performance and company. Most overnight stockers will still have room for promotions, increases in pay, and increases in schedule, leading to a higher take-home salary.

Q: How much does a Walmart stocker make every two weeks?

A Walmart stocker makes $1,089.60 every two weeks. This amount is for a full-time stocker position. After a certain time with the company, and based on location, a Walmart stocker may ring home as much as $16 per hour to about $190 or an overall total of $1,280 every two weeks.

Average stocker salary

$14.39

$29,936 yearly

Entry-level stocker salary

$24,000 yearly salary

Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding Stocker Salaries

Stockers play a crucial role in maintaining inventory flow in retail and warehouse settings. As of October 2025, the average stocker salary in the United States is approximately $29,936 annually, or about $14.39 per hour. Salaries can vary widely based on factors such as geographic location, years of experience, and specific employer.

Where Stockers Earn More

Some areas offer significantly higher salaries for stockers. States like California and New York are among the highest-paying regions, reflecting the cost of living and demand for retail workers. For example, stockers in these states can earn upwards of $35,000 annually.

Job Opportunities

Numerous job opportunities exist for stockers across various industries, including grocery stores, warehouses, and retail outlets. Employers often look for candidates who demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to work efficiently in fast-paced environments. Continuous growth in e-commerce also contributes to job availability in this field.

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Where can a Stocker earn more?

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Columbus, OH$34,188

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Costco Wholesale$36,817

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Stocker salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Indeed, Glassdoor and Ziprecruiter, the average salary for a stocker typically falls between $29,936 and $37,569.

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$29,936yearly

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$37,569yearly

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$33,892yearly

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$32,244yearly

Average stocker salary by state

The average stocker salary in Alaska, Washington, and Wyoming are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average stocker salary states are North Carolina, Kentucky, and Florida.

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Highest paying states for stockers

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Maine	$31,618	$15.20
2	North Dakota	$31,955	$15.36
3	Vermont	$31,565	$15.18
4	New Hampshire	$30,944	$14.88
5	Idaho	$32,025	$15.40
6	Pennsylvania	$29,778	$14.32
7	Washington	$34,094	$16.39
8	Wyoming	$32,722	$15.73
9	Minnesota	$31,312	$15.05
10	Michigan	$29,358	$14.11
11	Alaska	$34,991	$16.82
12	Connecticut	$31,214	$15.01
13	Ohio	$28,724	$13.81
14	New York	$31,335	$15.06
15	Delaware	$30,531	$14.68
16	New Jersey	$30,423	$14.63
17	Iowa	$28,856	$13.87
18	Massachusetts	$31,636	$15.21
19	Rhode Island	$30,848	$14.83
20	Oregon	$31,675	$15.23
21	Wisconsin	$29,107	$13.99
22	Montana	$28,732	$13.81
23	California	$32,409	$15.58
24	Utah	$29,527	$14.20
25	West Virginia	$28,018	$13.47
26	Colorado	$30,736	$14.78
27	South Dakota	$28,859	$13.87
28	Mississippi	$27,818	$13.37
29	Illinois	$29,034	$13.96
30	Maryland	$29,824	$14.34
31	Arkansas	$28,236	$13.57
32	District of Columbia	$30,971	$14.89
33	Nebraska	$28,782	$13.84
34	Kansas	$27,439	$13.19
35	Tennessee	$26,061	$12.53
36	Arizona	$27,765	$13.35
37	Oklahoma	$27,663	$13.30
38	Missouri	$27,211	$13.08
39	Texas	$26,959	$12.96
40	New Mexico	$27,655	$13.30
41	Louisiana	$26,903	$12.93
42	Virginia	$28,578	$13.74
43	Kentucky	$25,415	$12.22
44	Hawaii	$28,564	$13.73
45	Alabama	$25,894	$12.45
46	North Carolina	$25,760	$12.38
47	Florida	$25,401	$12.21
48	Indiana	$24,760	$11.90
49	South Carolina	$25,354	$12.19
50	Nevada	$26,503	$12.74
51	Georgia	$25,179	$12.11

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Highest paying cities for stockers

The highest-paying cities for stockers are Seattle, WA, Richmond, CA, and Portland, OR.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Seattle, WA	$34,188	$16.44
2	Richmond, CA	$33,585	$16.15
3	Portland, OR	$31,735	$15.26
4	Needham, MA	$31,664	$15.22
5	Portland, ME	$31,654	$15.22
6	Buffalo, NY	$31,635	$15.21
7	Minneapolis, MN	$31,339	$15.07
8	Nashua, NH	$30,936	$14.87
9	Wilmington, DE	$30,657	$14.74
10	Trenton, NJ	$30,277	$14.56
11	Bethlehem, PA	$30,067	$14.46
12	Baltimore, MD	$29,928	$14.39
13	Salt Lake City, UT	$29,552	$14.21
14	Grand Rapids, MI	$29,337	$14.10
15	Akron, OH	$29,269	$14.07
16	Alexandria, VA	$29,244	$14.06
17	Chicago, IL	$29,102	$13.99
18	Milwaukee, WI	$28,987	$13.94
19	Omaha, NE	$28,774	$13.83
20	Madison, MS	$27,883	$13.41

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Stocker salary details

A stocker's salary ranges from $24,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $36,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average stocker salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a stocker's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$36,000	$3,000	$17
75th Percentile	$33,000	$2,750	$16
Average	$29,936	$2,495	$14
25th Percentile	$26,000	$2,167	$13
10th Percentile	$24,000	$2,000	$12

Highest paying stocker jobs

The highest paying types of stockers are stock person, overnight stock associate, and in-stock associate.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Merchandiser	$31,051	$2,588	$14.93	109,447
Produce Clerk	$31,822	$2,652	$15.30	79,419
Overnight Stock Clerk	$31,163	$2,597	$14.98	230,090
Merchandise Stocker	$29,224	$2,435	$14.05	204,511
Overnight Stocker	$29,983	$2,499	$14.41	196,707
Warehouse Stocker	$31,896	$2,658	$15.33	190,585

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Which companies pay stockers the most?

Stocker salaries at Costco Wholesale and Keurig Dr Pepper are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average stocker salary at companies like Green Mountain Coffee Roasters and City of McLendon Chisholm are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Costco Wholesale	$36,817	$17.70
2	Keurig Dr Pepper	$33,242	$15.98
3	Green Mountain Coffee Roasters	$33,208	$15.97
4	City of McLendon Chisholm	$33,063	$15.90
5	Gordon Food Service	$32,937	$15.84
6	Office Depot	$32,654	$15.70
7	Oriental Trading	$32,636	$15.69
8	American Woodmark	$32,626	$15.69
9	Natural Markets Food Group	$32,582	$15.66
10	United Natural Foods	$32,474	$15.61
11	KeHE	$32,088	$15.43
12	MSC Industrial Direct Co	$32,019	$15.39
13	Fruit of the Loom	$31,963	$15.37
14	Genuine Parts	$31,886	$15.33
15	Kleen Test Products	$31,827	$15.30
16	WebstaurantStore	$31,820	$15.30
17	Harbor Wholesale	$31,742	$15.26
18	Hy-Vee	$31,690	$15.24
19	CVS Health	$31,664	$15.22
20	Southern Glazer's	$31,634	$15.21

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Stocker salary trends

The average stocker salary has risen by $10,026 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average stocker earned $19,910 annually, but today, they earn $29,936 a year. That works out to a 38% change in pay for stockers over the last decade.

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Average stocker salary over time

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Stocker salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$29,900	$14.39	+2.0%
2024	$29,300	$14.10	+20.3%
2023	$23,400	$11.24	+4.8%
2022	$22,300	$10.70	+2.6%
2021	$21,700	$10.42	+2.6%

Recently added stocker salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
L.L.Bean	Floor Stocker-Colonie Center, Albany NY	Albany, NY	06/30/2025	$34,436
Peopleready	Stocker	Moscow, ID	06/30/2025	$36,523
Delaware North Companies	Commissary Stocker, Busch Stadium	Saint Louis, MO	06/29/2025	$29,740
Stone Group of Companies	Construction Material Stocker	Portland, OR	06/29/2025	$45,914
Northern Tool + Equipment	Stocker	Fredericksburg, VA	06/28/2025	$25,044
Northern Tool + Equipment	Stocker	Fargo, ND	06/28/2025	$25,044
Wegmans	Stocker	Charlottesville, VA	06/28/2025	$33,392
Three Bears Alaska Inc.	Chill/Freeze Stocker	Wasilla, AK	06/28/2025	$33,392
Wegmans	Stocker	State College, PA	06/27/2025	$33,392
Oryana Food Cooperative	Produce Stocker	Traverse City, MI	06/27/2025	$35,688

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