Ohio Median
$49,700
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.89
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+6% vs US median
US median $46,800
State Rank
#8 of 26
40 employed here
How much does a Correspondence Clerk make in Ohio?
Correspondence Clerks in Ohio take home a median of $49,700 annually — roughly $23.89 an hour — which runs 6% above the national median of $46,800.
Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $35,650 while the top 10% make $58,020 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $42,840 and $54,390 a year.
Correspondence Clerk salary range in Ohio
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $35,650 | $17.14 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $42,840 | $20.60 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $49,700 | $23.89 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $54,390 | $26.15 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $58,020 | $27.89 |
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How Ohio compares
Ohio ranks 8th 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 $49,710New 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 Ohio
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 Ohio pay ($49,700) 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 Ohio?
The median Correspondence Clerk salary in Ohio is $49,700 per year, or about $23.89 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $35,650 at the entry level to $58,020 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays Correspondence Clerks about 6% more than the national median of $46,800. Ohio ranks 8th out of 26 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio a good state for Correspondence Clerks?
Yes on pay — Ohio pays above the national median for this occupation, at $49,700 a year. About 40 Correspondence Clerks are employed in Ohio. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Ohio?
The highest-paying occupations in Ohio include Surgeon, All Other ($554,220), Cardiologist ($504,260), Anesthesiologist ($490,530), 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.