Washington Median
$73,120
per year
Hourly Rate
$35.15
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+11% vs US median
US median $65,750
State Rank
#8 of 40
140 employed here
How much does a Brokerage Clerk make in Washington?
Brokerage Clerks in Washington take home a median of $73,120 annually — roughly $35.15 an hour — which runs 11% above the national median of $65,750.
Within Washington, entry-level pay starts around $52,870 while the top 10% make $97,380 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $64,780 and $85,950 a year.
Brokerage Clerk salary range in Washington
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $52,870 | $25.42 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $64,780 | $31.14 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $73,120 | $35.15 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $85,950 | $41.32 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $97,380 | $46.82 |
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How Washington compares
Washington ranks 8th out of 40 states and territories for Brokerage Clerk pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Brokerage Clerk salary in other states
District of Columbia $95,450New York $78,930Vermont $78,200California $77,960Connecticut $75,330New Jersey $74,830Michigan $73,350Maine $72,840Oregon $72,250New Hampshire $68,140Utah $67,410Tennessee $64,610Ohio $64,020Wisconsin $63,870Massachusetts $63,640Illinois $63,350Florida $63,130Texas $63,060Virginia $62,560Rhode Island $62,400Minnesota $62,110Maryland $62,080Arizona $61,900Georgia $61,570Louisiana $61,500Delaware $61,390Colorado $60,950North Carolina $60,950Nebraska $60,880Pennsylvania $60,390South Carolina $59,710Arkansas $58,670Indiana $58,290Mississippi $58,200Kentucky $57,690Iowa $56,360South Dakota $56,080Kansas $49,990Montana $48,360
Working as a Brokerage Clerk in Washington
Nationally, about 36,000 people work as Brokerage Clerks in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Washington pay ($73,120) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Brokerage Clerk make in Washington?
The median Brokerage Clerk salary in Washington is $73,120 per year, or about $35.15 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $52,870 at the entry level to $97,380 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Washington pay compare to the national average?
Washington pays Brokerage Clerks about 11% more than the national median of $65,750. Washington ranks 8th out of 40 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Washington a good state for Brokerage Clerks?
Yes on pay — Washington pays above the national median for this occupation, at $73,120 a year. About 140 Brokerage Clerks are employed in Washington. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Washington?
The highest-paying occupations in Washington include Cardiologist ($656,330), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($553,310), Dermatologist ($526,170), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
← See the national Brokerage Clerk salary report
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.