Median Salary
$50,580
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$24.32
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$68,620
entry level starts ~$38,040
Pay Grade
C+
modest pay · 56,000 employed
How much does a Procurement Clerk make?
The median pay for a Procurement Clerk in the United States is $50,580 per year — about $24.32 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $38,040, while the most experienced Procurement Clerks in the top 10% earn $68,620.
That is $10,810 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Procurement Clerk salary range by percentile
Half of all Procurement Clerks earn between $43,420 and $60,080 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
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| 10th percentile (entry level) | $38,040 | $18.29 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $43,420 | $20.88 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $50,580 | $24.32 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $60,080 | $28.88 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $68,620 | $32.99 |
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Highest-paying states for Procurement Clerk
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. District of Columbia leads the country for Procurement Clerk pay at $62,880 a year, followed by Massachusetts ($60,110) and New Hampshire ($58,830). At the other end, Tennessee posts the lowest median at $38,710 — a gap of $24,170 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Procurement Clerk salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 51 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
District of Columbia $62,880Massachusetts $60,110New Hampshire $58,830Minnesota $58,100New Jersey $57,460California $56,160Colorado $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
Workforce and education
About 56,000 people work as Procurement Clerks in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $52,370 — 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 a Procurement Clerk make in the United States?
The median Procurement Clerk salary in the United States is $50,580 per year, or about $24.32 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $38,040, while the top 10% of earners make $68,620 or more.
How does Procurement Clerk pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C+ (modest pay), the Procurement Clerk median of $50,580 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Procurement Clerks the most?
District of Columbia is the highest-paying state for Procurement Clerks, with a median salary of $62,880 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Procurement Clerk?
Becoming a Procurement Clerk typically requires a high school diploma. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
How many Procurement Clerks work in the United States?
About 56,000 people were employed as Procurement 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.