Stockers and Order Fillers
SOC 53-7065 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Stockers and Order Fillers is $36,390, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $37,990, and an estimated 2,872,680 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2020 and 2023, pay rose +24.7% while consumer prices rose 17.7% — a real change of +5.9% after inflation. BLS projects employment will grow 8.5% between 2024 and 2034.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for Stockers and Order Fillers has moved across BLS OEWS release years, and what each year's wage is worth in 2023 dollars after adjusting for CPI inflation. "Real" change strips out inflation — the truest measure of whether pay is actually rising.
| Year | Median (nominal) | In 2023 $ (real) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $36,390 | $36,390 | 2,872,680 |
| 2022 | $34,220 | $35,629 | 2,842,060 |
| 2021 | $30,110 | $33,858 | 2,451,430 |
| 2020 | $29,190 | $34,366 | 2,210,960 |
Nominal change
+24.7%
Inflation (CPI)
+17.7%
Real change
+5.9%
Job Outlook (2024–2034 BLS projection)
The BLS Employment Projections program estimates how each occupation's employment will change over the coming decade, and how many job openings to expect each year (from both growth and the need to replace workers who leave).
Projected Growth
+8.5%
Much faster than average
Employment 2024
2,764,800
Projected 2034
2,999,800
Annual Openings
472,300
Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential.
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where Stockers and Order Fillers earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $36,390. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $41,440 | +13.9% | 2,890 |
| Washington | $40,260 | +10.6% | 57,010 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $40,150 | +10.3% | 2,020 |
| Oregon | $39,780 | +9.3% | 44,590 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $39,780 | +9.3% | 1,250 |
| Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $39,780 | +9.3% | 3,790 |
| Southern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $39,230 | +7.8% | 5,270 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $39,090 | +7.4% | 1,040 |
| Colorado | $39,030 | +7.3% | 55,430 |
| Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area | $38,920 | +7% | 2,940 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$29,150
25th Pct
$32,160
Median
$36,390
75th Pct
$41,370
90th Pct
$48,890
H-1B Employer Filings
Employer-certified wages from DOL H-1B LCA filings — competitive market benchmark, not approved visas.
| Employer | State | Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com Services LLC | PA | 1 | $30,597 |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | CO | 1 | $62,500 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA data.
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