Store receiving clerk vs clerk

The differences between store receiving clerks and clerks can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 6-12 months to become a store receiving clerk, becoming a clerk takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a clerk has an average salary of $31,163, which is higher than the $28,282 average annual salary of a store receiving clerk.

The top three skills for a store receiving clerk include sales floor, customer inquiries and customer service. The most important skills for a clerk are basic math, math, and data entry.

Store receiving clerk vs clerk overview

	Store Receiving Clerk	Clerk
Yearly salary	$28,282	$31,163
Hourly rate	$13.60	$14.98
Growth rate	-3%	-5%
Number of jobs	85,027	80,311
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	Bachelor's Degree, 33%
Average age	43	47
Years of experience	12	2

Store receiving clerk vs clerk salary

Store receiving clerks and clerks have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Store Receiving Clerk	Clerk
Average salary	$28,282	$31,163
Salary range	Between $22,000 And $36,000	Between $24,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	-	Washington, DC
Highest paying state	-	New Hampshire
Best paying company	-	University of Massachusetts Boston
Best paying industry	-	Health Care

Differences between store receiving clerk and clerk education

There are a few differences between a store receiving clerk and a clerk in terms of educational background:

	Store Receiving Clerk	Clerk
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	Bachelor's Degree, 33%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	Western Carolina University

Store receiving clerk vs clerk demographics

Here are the differences between store receiving clerks' and clerks' demographics:

	Store Receiving Clerk	Clerk
Average age	43	47
Gender ratio	Male, 71.7% Female, 28.3%	Male, 34.1% Female, 65.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.3% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 19.9% Asian, 7.0% White, 58.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 9.9% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 21.1% Asian, 7.7% White, 55.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between store receiving clerk and clerk duties and responsibilities

Store receiving clerk example responsibilities.

Assist in the daily managing of fresh product using the FIFO accounting principal.
Maintain clean and sanitary operating environment; responsible for maintaining cleanliness of receiving area including loading dock and trash areas.
Follow procedures for damage merchandise and UPC problems

Clerk example responsibilities.

Demonstrate strong math skills in managing inmate s accounts and calmly and effectively deescalating outbursts of belligerent inmates.
Manage orthopedic accounts regarding payment posting through IDX medical systems.
Administer financial bookkeeping by way of QuickBooks.
Bank reconciliation in QuickBooks and assist bookkeeper when need.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality as required by HIPAA.
Call DMV's and dealerships when liens are not perfect.

Store receiving clerk vs clerk skills

Common store receiving clerk skills

Sales Floor, 46%
Customer Inquiries, 37%
Customer Service, 6%
Purchase Orders, 4%
Computer System, 3%
Delivery Truck, 2%

Common clerk skills

Basic Math, 18%
Math, 10%
Data Entry, 10%
Customer Service, 9%
Cleanliness, 8%
POS, 5%