Salary guide, May 2025
Inventory Control Lead pay in Columbus, GA-AL
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The median annual wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Columbus, GA-AL was $38,870 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $34,440 and $46,340.
The Columbus, GA-AL median is $6,390 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 columbus, GA-AL?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $28,370 | $34,440 | $38,870 | $46,340 | $50,450 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $13.64 | $16.56 | $18.69 | $22.28 | $24.26 |
BLS estimated 400 workers employed in this occupation in Columbus, GA-AL. Location quotient: 0.65.
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 $38,870. The all-occupations median in Columbus, GA-AL is $43,540. Ratio: 0.89 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 0.65 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 | $29,050 | $37,370 | $43,990 |
| May 2025 | $34,440 | $38,870 | $46,340 |
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, Columbus, GA-AL. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | $38,530 | $33,440 to $44,600 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $43,510 | $34,540 to $52,370 |
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