Material recording clerks
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$46,120
~$22/hr · ~$3,843/mo
US Jobs
1.3M
Decline
AI & Automation Risk
7/10
High Risk
AI & Automation Risk
High Risk 7/10
This occupation is highly exposed because its core functions—tracking data, scheduling, and inventory reporting—are digital information-processing tasks that AI and automated systems excel at. While some physical presence is required to inspect goods or handle packages, the rapid integration of AI-driven logistics software, RFID technology, and computer vision for quality control is already leading to a projected decline in employment.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro, ARBEST VALUE | $46,960 | Below avg (86.0) | $54,625 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $47,680 | Below avg (89.1) | $53,509 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $46,710 | Below avg (87.6) | $53,329 |
| Dubuque, IA | $47,280 | Below avg (89.1) | $53,088 |
| Mankato, MN | $46,130 | Below avg (87.6) | $52,632 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $47,790 | Below avg (90.9) | $52,577 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $46,350 | Below avg (88.2) | $52,538 |
| Decatur, AL | $46,850 | Below avg (89.2) | $52,521 |
| Wausau, WI | $47,510 | Below avg (90.7) | $52,358 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $45,600 | Below avg (87.2) | $52,305 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $46,140 | Below avg (89.3) | $51,668 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $51,290 | Average (99.3) | $51,646 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $46,060 | Below avg (90.0) | $51,186 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $45,630 | Below avg (89.2) | $51,176 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $44,980 | Below avg (88.0) | $51,139 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
10-Year Growth
-6% (Decline)
Hourly Rate
~$22/hr
Monthly Income
~$3,843/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)