California Median
$53,640
per year
Hourly Rate
$25.79
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+15% vs US median
US median $46,800
State Rank
#3 of 26
240 employed here
How much does a Correspondence Clerk make in California?
A Correspondence Clerk working in California earns a median salary of $53,640 per year, or about $25.79 per hour. That is 15% above the national median of $46,800 for this occupation.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $37,130 while the top 10% make $81,070 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $44,410 and $65,900 a year.
Correspondence Clerk salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $37,130 | $17.85 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $44,410 | $21.35 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $53,640 | $25.79 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $65,900 | $31.68 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $81,070 | $38.98 |
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How California compares
California ranks 3rd 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 $61,160Idaho $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 $40,270Arizona $39,900Louisiana $36,790
Working as a Correspondence Clerk in California
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 California pay ($53,640) 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 California?
The median Correspondence Clerk salary in California is $53,640 per year, or about $25.79 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $37,130 at the entry level to $81,070 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Correspondence Clerks about 15% more than the national median of $46,800. California ranks 3rd out of 26 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Correspondence Clerks?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $53,640 a year. About 240 Correspondence Clerks are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), 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.