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Stockers and Order Fillers

Median Salary
36,390
Job Outlook
+4%
In-Demand

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Receive, store, and issue merchandise, materials, equipment, and other items from stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard to fill shelves, racks, tables, or customers' orders. May operate power equipment to fill orders. May mark prices on merchandise and set up sales displays.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

93%

Private not for profit

4%

Self-employed

1%

State and local government

1%

Federal Government

1%

What is the job outlook?

Overall employment of hand laborers and material movers is projected to grow 4 percent from 2023 to 2033, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 1,059,000 openings for hand laborers and material movers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$21,560

10%

$36,390

Median

$40,260

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    56%

  • Some college

    29%

  • Less than high school

    7%

  • Associate's degree

    3%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    2%

Skills and Interest

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • English Language
  • Transportation
  • Administrative
  • Education and Training

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Enterprising

You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.