Store worker vs bagger/stocker

The differences between store workers and bagger/stockers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a bagger/stocker has an average salary of $31,202, which is higher than the $26,528 average annual salary of a store worker.

The top three skills for a store worker include safety rules, strong work ethic and customer service. The most important skills for a bagger/stocker are groceries, store shelves, and stock shelves.

Store worker vs bagger/stocker overview

	Store Worker	Bagger/Stocker
Yearly salary	$26,528	$31,202
Hourly rate	$12.75	$15.00
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	60,185	16,947
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 35%	High School Diploma, 55%
Average age	40	40
Years of experience	-	-

Store worker vs bagger/stocker salary

Store workers and bagger/stockers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Store Worker	Bagger/Stocker
Average salary	$26,528	$31,202
Salary range	Between $17,000 And $39,000	Between $21,000 And $45,000
Highest paying City	Washington, DC	-
Highest paying state	Massachusetts	-
Best paying company	University of California, Berkeley	-
Best paying industry	Retail	-

Differences between store worker and bagger/stocker education

There are a few differences between a store worker and a bagger/stocker in terms of educational background:

	Store Worker	Bagger/Stocker
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 35%	High School Diploma, 55%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Store worker vs bagger/stocker demographics

Here are the differences between store workers' and bagger/stockers' demographics:

	Store Worker	Bagger/Stocker
Average age	40	40
Gender ratio	Male, 59.3% Female, 40.7%	Male, 82.8% Female, 17.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 13.6% Unknown, 5.6% Hispanic or Latino, 20.3% Asian, 5.9% White, 53.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%	Black or African American, 13.6% Unknown, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 17.4% Asian, 5.3% White, 57.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between store worker and bagger/stocker duties and responsibilities

Store worker example responsibilities.

Utilize the POS system for accurate inventory.
Perform first-in, first-out (FIFO) procedures in merchandise storing coolers.
Use cardboard baler, electric hydraulic/hand-operate pallet jacks, weigh scale, POS.
Process debit, credit, checks, WIC, and food stamp transactions.
Ensure product are properly store using FIFO method to prevent loss to the government.
Reconcile cash, checks, money orders, WIC, ATM debits and credit card transactions.

Bagger/stocker example responsibilities.

Bag groceries, overnight stock, push carts in and out of building, and assist customer with escorts to vehicle.
Ensure shelves are stocked and front, unload delivery trucks, general clean up after closing hours, and bag groceries.
Maintain restaurant and grounds cleanliness; quickly responding and resolving any unsafe/sanitary issues for the customers.
Retrieve carts from parking lot and bring them into Kroger's.

Store worker vs bagger/stocker skills

Common store worker skills

Safety Rules, 17%
Strong Work Ethic, 17%
Customer Service, 16%
Stock Shelves, 12%
Basic Math, 9%
Commissary, 5%

Common bagger/stocker skills

Groceries, 43%
Store Shelves, 27%
Stock Shelves, 11%
Pallet Jack, 4%
Customer Service, 3%
Dairy Products, 3%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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