Grocery Store Stocker Salary in the United States

How much does a Grocery Store Stocker make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Grocery Store Stocker in the United States is $35,728 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

However, a Grocery Store Stocker's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $40,678
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $33,534 to $38,319
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $31,536
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Grocery Store Stocker Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $38,319 $3,193 $737 $18
Average $35,728 $2,977 $687 $17
25th Percentile $33,534 $2,794 $645 $16
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Key Factors That Influence Grocery Store Stocker Salaries

A Grocery Store Stocker's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Grocery Store Stocker Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Grocery Store Stocker's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $35,728
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $35,964
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $36,595
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $36,721
  • Expert (over 8 years): $36,805
Levels Salary
Entry Level Grocery Store Stocker$35,728
Intermediate Level Grocery Store Stocker$35,964
Senior Level Grocery Store Stocker$36,595
Specialist Level Grocery Store Stocker$36,721
Expert Level Grocery Store Stocker$36,805
$35,728 0 yr
$35,964 < 2 yrs
$36,595 2-4 yrs
$36,721 5-8 yrs
$36,805 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

How Do Grocery Store Stocker Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Grocery Store Stockers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $39,558.
  • California: $39,408.
  • Massachusetts: $38,882.

Top Paying Cities for Grocery Store Stockers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $45,063
  • San Francisco: $44,570
  • Oakland: $43,631

What Skills Can Increase a Grocery Store Stocker's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 22.44% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Work Ethic (Mentioned in 2.16% Job Postings): A belief that work and diligence have a moral benefit and an inherent ability, virtue or value to strengthen character and individual abilities. A set of values centered on importance of work and manifested by determination or desire to work hard.
  • Pricing (Mentioned in 1.6% Job Postings): Pricing is a process of fixing the value that a manufacturer will receive in the exchange of services and goods.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 22.44%
Work Ethic 2.16%
Pricing 1.6%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Grocery Store Stocker's salary.
  • Management Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 34%.
  • Verbal Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Communicates Effectively: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Management Skills
$47,875
34%
Verbal Communication
$41,801
17%
Communicates Effectively
$40,015
12%
Schematic
$39,300
10%
Decision Making
$38,943
9%
Logistics
$38,943
9%
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How Education impacts a Grocery Store Stocker's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Grocery Store Stockers enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Grocery Store Stocker with a No Diploma is between $27,256 and $29,522).

Grocery Store Stocker Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Grocery Store Stocker
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 14.1%
High School 43.8%
Associates 14.1%
Bachelors 23.4%
Masters 4.7%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Grocery Store Stocker Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Grocery Store Stocker's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Grocery Store Stocker

Salaries for a Grocery Store Stocker can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $33,927 in 2023 to around $33,854 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Grocery Store Stocker salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Grocery Store Stocker Over Time

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2023
$33,927
2024
$34,152
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