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Job outlook for warehouse receivings in the United States
Warehouse receiving job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected warehouse receiving job growth rate is -3% from 2018-2028.
About -38,100 new jobs for warehouse receivings are projected over the next decade.
Warehouse receiving salaries have increased 13% for warehouse receivings in the last 5 years.
There are over 1,082,368 warehouse receivings currently employed in the United States.
There are 193,563 active warehouse receiving job openings in the US.
The average warehouse receiving salary is $32,814.
Are warehouse receiving jobs in demand?
Yes, warehouse receiving jobs are in demand. Warehouse receiving demand is projected to grow -3% from 2018 to 2028.
Warehouse receiving job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of warehouse receiving jobs and the average warehouse receiving salary over time.
Warehouse receiving jobs over time
Warehouse receiving job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,082,368 | 0.32% |
| 2020 | 703,008 | 0.21% |
| 2019 | 1,018,693 | 0.30% |
| 2018 | 728,077 | 0.22% |
| 2017 | 734,040 | 0.22% |
Average warehouse receiving salary over time
Warehouse receiving salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,814 | $15.78 | +3.1% |
| 2024 | $31,818 | $15.30 | +3.5% |
| 2023 | $30,738 | $14.78 | +3.8% |
| 2022 | $29,603 | $14.23 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | $29,017 | $13.95 | +2.4% |
Warehouse receiving jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of warehouse receiving job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where warehouse receivings earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for warehouse receivings
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,965 | 29% |
| 2 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 2,392 | 27% |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 3,244 | 25% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,626 | 24% |
| 5 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,434 | 24% |
| 6 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 318 | 24% |
| 7 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 668 | 23% |
| 8 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 1,247 | 22% |
| 9 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 235 | 22% |
| 10 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 952 | 21% |
| 11 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,109 | 20% |
| 12 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 152 | 20% |
| 13 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 2,180 | 19% |
| 14 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,965 | 19% |
| 15 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 613 | 19% |
| 16 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 2,160 | 17% |
| 17 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 1,673 | 17% |
| 18 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 1,158 | 17% |
| 19 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 1,149 | 17% |
| 20 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 477 | 16% |
Most common cities for warehouse receivings
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brea | 3 | 7% | $34,574 |
| 2 | Salt Lake City | 3 | 2% | $28,890 |
| 3 | Carlsbad | 2 | 2% | $34,490 |
| 4 | High Point | 2 | 2% | $32,481 |
| 5 | Orlando | 3 | 1% | $31,675 |
| 6 | Tacoma | 3 | 1% | $34,943 |
| 7 | Anchorage | 2 | 1% | $25,718 |
| 8 | Fremont | 2 | 1% | $35,100 |
| 9 | Huntsville | 2 | 1% | $31,727 |
| 10 | Phoenix | 7 | 0% | $34,064 |
| 11 | Houston | 4 | 0% | $31,595 |
| 12 | Denver | 3 | 0% | $33,502 |
| 13 | Portland | 3 | 0% | $32,677 |
| 14 | Seattle | 3 | 0% | $34,782 |
| 15 | Austin | 2 | 0% | $31,694 |
| 16 | Columbus | 2 | 0% | $34,207 |