Salary guide, May 2025
Inventory Control Lead pay in Athens-Clarke County, GA
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The median annual wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Athens-Clarke County, GA was $38,360 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $35,050 and $45,620.
The Athens-Clarke County, GA median is $6,900 below the national median of $45,260, both from BLS May 2025.
Broader occupation · SOC 43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks
Inventory Control Lead is shown within the broader published occupation. BLS does not separate this plant-specific title, seniority, shift, process or credential. Compare the duties with the SOC definition before using the range.
What should you know about athens-Clarke County, GA?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $28,870 | $35,050 | $38,360 | $45,620 | $58,770 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $13.88 | $16.85 | $18.44 | $21.93 | $28.25 |
BLS estimated 390 workers employed in this occupation in Athens-Clarke County, GA. Location quotient: 0.77.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $34,650 | $38,200 | $45,260 | $51,570 | $62,190 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $16.66 | $18.37 | $21.76 | $24.79 | $29.90 |
What should you know about role pay against all occupations here?
The published Inventory Control Lead median is $38,360. The all-occupations median in Athens-Clarke County, GA is $41,220. Ratio: 0.93 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 0.77 measures how concentrated this occupation's employment is here against the nation. It is not a wage index.
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $32,710 | $36,880 | $41,740 |
| May 2025 | $35,050 | $38,360 | $45,620 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks, Athens-Clarke County, GA. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Gainesville, GA | $45,360 | $38,380 to $49,540 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $44,540 | $38,590 to $47,930 |
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