California Median
$56,160
per year
Hourly Rate
$27.00
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+11% vs US median
US median $50,580
State Rank
#6 of 51
7,080 employed here
How much does a Procurement Clerk make in California?
Procurement Clerks in California take home a median of $56,160 annually — roughly $27.00 an hour — which runs 11% above the national median of $50,580.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $40,100 while the top 10% make $75,110 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $46,890 and $65,070 a year.
Procurement Clerk salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $40,100 | $19.28 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $46,890 | $22.54 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $56,160 | $27.00 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $65,070 | $31.28 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $75,110 | $36.11 |
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How California compares
California ranks 6th out of 51 states and territories for Procurement Clerk pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Procurement Clerk salary in other states
District of Columbia $62,880Massachusetts $60,110New Hampshire $58,830Minnesota $58,100New Jersey $57,460Colorado $55,210Utah $54,950Virginia $54,660Alaska $54,100New York $54,080Rhode Island $53,980Maryland $53,960Hawaii $53,890Pennsylvania $53,800Maine $53,070Alabama $52,940Washington $52,910Oregon $52,700North Dakota $51,630Nevada $51,530New Mexico $51,080Georgia $50,730Kentucky $50,610Connecticut $50,510North Carolina $50,390Wyoming $50,380Idaho $50,310Michigan $49,980Oklahoma $49,940Ohio $49,880South Carolina $49,810Louisiana $49,680Montana $49,560Wisconsin $49,410Indiana $49,210Iowa $48,870Missouri $48,820Florida $48,710West Virginia $48,050Arizona $47,970Vermont $47,960Nebraska $47,950Illinois $47,770Arkansas $47,760Kansas $47,730Texas $47,660Delaware $47,470South Dakota $46,690Mississippi $46,270Tennessee $38,710
Working as a Procurement Clerk in California
Nationally, about 56,000 people work as Procurement 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 ($56,160) 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 Procurement Clerk make in California?
The median Procurement Clerk salary in California is $56,160 per year, or about $27.00 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $40,100 at the entry level to $75,110 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Procurement Clerks about 11% more than the national median of $50,580. California ranks 6th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Procurement Clerks?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $56,160 a year. About 7,080 Procurement 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.