Merchandise Stocker

Merchandise Stocker Salary

$26.5K

$36K

$73.5K

$37,907

/year

$18.22

/hour

Merchandise Stocker Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$37,907

Columbus

Ohio

$36,614

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    How much does a Merchandise Stocker make?

    As of Aug 11, 2026, the average annual pay for a Merchandise Stocker in the United States is $37,907 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $18.22 an hour. This is the equivalent of $728/week or $3,158/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $73,500 and as low as $26,500, the majority of Merchandise Stocker salaries currently range between $32,500 (25th percentile) to $39,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $40,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Merchandise Stocker varies little (about 6500), which suggests that regardless of location, there are not many opportunities for increased pay or advancement, even with several years of experience.

    A Merchandise Stocker in your area makes on average $36,614 per year, or $1,293 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $37,907. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Merchandise Stocker salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Merchandise Stocker jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Merchandise Stocker Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Merchandise Stocker job is above the national average. Topping the list is Yuba City, CA, , with Corte Madera, CA, and Nome, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Nome, AK, beats the national average by $9,116 (24.0%), and Yuba City, CA, furthers that trend with another $9,904 (26.1%) above the $37,907 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Merchandise Stocker appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 6% between Yuba City, CA, and Santa Clara, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Merchandise Stocker role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Yuba City, CA

    $47,811

    $22.99

    Corte Madera, CA

    $47,090

    $22.64

    Nome, AK

    $47,023

    $22.61

    Berkeley, CA

    $46,414

    $22.31

    Redwood City, CA

    $46,373

    $22.29

    Sitka, AK

    $45,665

    $21.95

    Holdrege, NE

    $45,407

    $21.83

    Clark County, NV

    $45,369

    $21.81

    El Cerrito, CA

    $44,999

    $21.63

    Santa Clara, CA

    $44,800

    $21.54

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Merchandise Stocker Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Merchandise Stocker category.

    For example Dr Pepper Snapple jobs pay as much as $292,159 (770.7%) more than the average Merchandise Stocker salary of $37,907. If you're qualified, finding work as a Dr Pepper Snapple may help you make more money than that of the average Merchandise Stocker position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Dr Pepper Snapple

    $330,066

    $158.69

    Dr Pepper Driver

    $42,488

    $20.43

    Retail Stocker

    $33,401

    $16.06

    Grocery Store Stocker

    $31,932

    $15.35

    Overnight Grocery Stocker

    $31,109

    $14.96

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Merchandise Stocker salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $37,907 per year or $18.22 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.