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Inventory Clerk Salary in Missouri (2026)
$20.91 per hour · take-home ≈ $36,010/year ($3,001/month) for a single filer
Inventory Clerk pay range in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $33,290 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,260 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $43,480 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $49,920 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $60,780 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 11,650 Inventory Clerk jobs in Missouri (occupation code 43-5071, “Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Missouri
A median Inventory Clerk salary of $43,480 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Missouri state income tax, a single filer keeps about $36,010 — an effective tax rate of 17.2%.
| Gross (median) | $43,480 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,038 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,326 |
| Missouri state income tax | −$1,106 |
| Take-home (annual) | $36,010 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,001 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Inventory Clerk make in Missouri?
- The median Inventory Clerk salary in Missouri is $43,480 per year ($20.91 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,260 and $49,920.
- What is the take-home pay for a Inventory Clerk in Missouri?
- On the median salary of $43,480, a single filer in Missouri takes home about $36,010 per year ($3,001 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.2%.
- How many Inventory Clerk jobs are there in Missouri?
- BLS counts 11,650 Inventory Clerk jobs in Missouri in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Missouri state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Missouri.