Arizona Median
$39,900
per year
Hourly Rate
$19.18
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-15% vs US median
US median $46,800
State Rank
#25 of 26
110 employed here
How much does a Correspondence Clerk make in Arizona?
Correspondence Clerks in Arizona take home a median of $39,900 annually — roughly $19.18 an hour — which runs 15% below the national median of $46,800.
Within Arizona, entry-level pay starts around $31,400 while the top 10% make $59,680 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $33,870 and $55,340 a year.
Correspondence Clerk salary range in Arizona
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $31,400 | $15.10 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $33,870 | $16.28 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $39,900 | $19.18 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $55,340 | $26.61 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $59,680 | $28.69 |
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How Arizona compares
Arizona ranks 25th out of 26 states and territories for Correspondence Clerk pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Correspondence Clerk salary in other states
Connecticut $61,310Oregon $61,160California $53,640Idaho $51,010Nebraska $49,800New Hampshire $49,730Indiana $49,710Ohio $49,700New York $49,360Maine $49,180Texas $48,860New Jersey $48,510Virginia $48,310Nevada $47,820Utah $47,450Wisconsin $47,400Illinois $46,280Colorado $45,510Missouri $43,400Tennessee $42,390North Carolina $42,340South Carolina $41,710Michigan $40,780Pennsylvania $40,270Louisiana $36,790
Working as a Correspondence Clerk in Arizona
Nationally, about 4,000 people work as Correspondence Clerks in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Arizona pay ($39,900) 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 Correspondence Clerk make in Arizona?
The median Correspondence Clerk salary in Arizona is $39,900 per year, or about $19.18 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $31,400 at the entry level to $59,680 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Arizona pay compare to the national average?
Arizona pays Correspondence Clerks about 15% less than the national median of $46,800. Arizona ranks 25th out of 26 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Arizona a good state for Correspondence Clerks?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $39,900 a year. About 110 Correspondence Clerks are employed in Arizona. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Arizona?
The highest-paying occupations in Arizona include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($558,970), Radiologist ($470,640), Surgeon, All Other ($415,980), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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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.