Salary guide, May 2025
Inventory Control Lead pay in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
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The median annual wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN was $45,110 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $38,430 and $49,970.
The Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN median is $150 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 cincinnati, OH-KY-IN?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $35,320 | $38,430 | $45,110 | $49,970 | $60,680 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $16.98 | $18.48 | $21.69 | $24.03 | $29.17 |
BLS estimated 7,650 workers employed in this occupation in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN. Location quotient: 1.32.
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 $45,110. The all-occupations median in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN is $50,170. Ratio: 0.90 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 1.32 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 | $36,460 | $41,580 | $48,560 |
| May 2025 | $38,430 | $45,110 | $49,970 |
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, Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $45,570 | $38,510 to $49,010 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $43,690 | $36,530 to $48,200 |
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