Stocker: what the job is, what it pays, and how to get hired.

Median pay

$37,330

BLS May 2025

Employed in the U.S.

2,833,810

BLS May 2025

Preparation

Job Zone 1-2 of 5

very little to some preparation

Data Government data groups this job as Stockers and Order Fillers (O*NET-SOC 53-7065.00). Figures on this page are for that occupation.

1. Take inventory or examine merchandise to identify items to be reordered or replenished.
2. Answer customers' questions about merchandise and advise customers on merchandise selection.
3. Receive and count stock items, and record data manually or on computer.
4. Receive, unload, open, unpack, or issue sales floor merchandise.
5. Stock shelves, racks, cases, bins, and tables with new or transferred merchandise.
6. Pack and unpack items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, warehouses, or storage yards.
7. Mark stock items, using identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools, or other labeling equipment.
8. Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas.

Telework available

less than 0.5%

of workers had the ability to telework

Workday sitting

10.2%

mean share of the day required to sit

Most common strength level

Medium

74.9% of workers

Can pause work

49.8%

of workers could take short, unscheduled breaks

Self-paced workload

less than 5%

of workers set their own workload

Employer-changed schedules

75.1%

of workers had schedules changed by the employer week to week

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Requirements Survey. Estimates are preliminary; ranges are shown as published.

1. General merchandise retailers30.7% of all jobs in this occupation · +13.5% projected change here 2025–35 · mean wage $37,440
2. Food and beverage retailers23.8% of all jobs in this occupation · +16.8% projected change here 2025–35 · mean wage $36,290
3. Warehousing and storage15.5% of all jobs in this occupation · -0.3% projected change here 2025–35 · mean wage $45,950
4. Merchant wholesalers, nondurable goods4.9% of all jobs in this occupation · +0.6% projected change here 2025–35 · mean wage $42,850
5. Merchant wholesalers, durable goods4.3% of all jobs in this occupation · +4.3% projected change here 2025–35 · mean wage $43,790
6. Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers3.9% of all jobs in this occupation · +13.2% projected change here 2025–35 · mean wage $37,370

Sources: BLS 2025–35 National Employment Matrix (share of the occupation's jobs, projected change) and BLS OEWS May 2025 industry estimates (mean wage). Different industry estimates are not a pay forecast for any person.

Knowledge areas: Customer and Personal Service, English Language.

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Also called: Checker Stocker, Inventory Technician (Inventory Tech), Label Maker, Marking Clerk, Order Filler, Order Picker.