Median Salary
$46,170
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$22.20
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$63,530
entry level starts ~$35,530
Pay Grade
C+
modest pay · 75,000 employed
How much does an Order Clerk make?
Order Clerks in the United States bring home a median salary of $46,170 a year, or around $22.20 an hour. Pay spans a wide range: the bottom 10% earn under $35,530, while the top 10% earn $63,530.
That is $15,220 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Order Clerk salary range by percentile
Half of all Order Clerks earn between $39,660 and $54,310 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
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| 10th percentile (entry level) | $35,530 | $17.08 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $39,660 | $19.07 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $46,170 | $22.20 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $54,310 | $26.11 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $63,530 | $30.54 |
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Highest-paying states for Order Clerk
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Massachusetts leads the country for Order Clerk pay at $55,040 a year, followed by Oregon ($50,260) and Vermont ($49,950). At the other end, Louisiana posts the lowest median at $37,520 — a gap of $17,520 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Order Clerk salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 48 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
Massachusetts $55,040Oregon $50,260Vermont $49,950Colorado $49,530Rhode Island $49,410District of Columbia $49,150Alabama $48,840Arizona $48,590New Hampshire $48,540Minnesota $48,400New York $48,320South Dakota $48,010Washington $47,990Maine $47,750Wisconsin $47,750Maryland $47,700Illinois $47,670Connecticut $47,500California $47,290Pennsylvania $46,840Hawaii $46,760New Jersey $46,270Ohio $46,120North Carolina $46,060Oklahoma $45,850West Virginia $45,320Kansas $45,200Iowa $44,980Florida $44,380Indiana $44,340Texas $44,280Michigan $44,240Nebraska $44,060Mississippi $43,040Virginia $42,580Montana $42,000Arkansas $41,760South Carolina $41,740Georgia $41,720Delaware $41,430New Mexico $41,020Kentucky $40,620Nevada $40,560Utah $40,260Idaho $40,110Tennessee $39,160Alaska $37,590Louisiana $37,520
Workforce and education
About 75,000 people work as Order Clerks in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $48,220 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an Order Clerk make in the United States?
The median Order Clerk salary in the United States is $46,170 per year, or about $22.20 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $35,530, while the top 10% of earners make $63,530 or more.
How does Order Clerk pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C+ (modest pay), the Order Clerk median of $46,170 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Order Clerks the most?
Massachusetts is the highest-paying state for Order Clerks, with a median salary of $55,040 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become an Order Clerk?
Becoming an Order Clerk typically requires a high school diploma. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
How many Order Clerks work in the United States?
About 75,000 people were employed as Order Clerks in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 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). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.