Correspondence Clerk Salary
Correspondence Clerks earn a median $46,800 a year nationally. Office and Administrative Support Occupations
What correspondence clerks do
Compose letters or electronic correspondence in reply to requests for merchandise, damage claims, credit and other information, delinquent accounts, incorrect billings, or unsatisfactory services. Duties may include gathering data to formulate reply and preparing correspondence.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- -5.6% (declining)
- Openings per year
- 500
- Self-employed
- 4%
Employment of correspondence clerks is projected to shrink 5.6% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 500 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Correspondence Clerk take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$3,436
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,902
- Medicare (1.45%)$679
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$39,784
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $33,300 | $16.01 | $28,937 |
| 25th percentile | $38,610 | $18.56 | $33,203 |
| Median (50th) | $46,800 | $22.50 | $39,784 |
| 75th percentile | $56,090 | $26.97 | $47,248 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $64,510 | $31.01 | $54,014 |
Correspondence Clerk salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $61,310 | +10.3% | $49,609 | $42,840 – $64,510 | 70 |
| Oregon | $61,160 | +17.6% | $46,800 | $49,660 – $75,490 | 110 |
| California | $53,640 | +1.1% | $43,315 | $37,130 – $81,070 | 240 |
| Idaho | $51,010 | +5.7% | $41,571 | $46,380 – $55,490 | 40 |
| Nebraska | $49,800 | +3.4% | $40,808 | $39,270 – $49,800 | 60 |
| New Hampshire | $49,730 | +31.9% | $42,138 | $34,380 – $60,070 | 120 |
| Indiana | $49,710 | +10.4% | $40,685 | $32,130 – $58,740 | 70 |
| Ohio | $49,700 | +1.7% | $41,530 | $35,650 – $58,020 | 40 |
| New York | $49,360 | +3.6% | $39,772 | $37,840 – $66,800 | 540 |
| Maine | $49,180 | +3.0% | $39,558 | $40,260 – $57,840 | 40 |
| Texas | $48,860 | +11.7% | $41,439 | $36,850 – $66,620 | 830 |
| New Jersey | $48,510 | +17.1% | $40,025 | $32,220 – $63,470 | 40 |
| Virginia | $48,310 | +3.4% | $39,033 | $30,640 – $48,310 | — |
| Nevada | $47,820 | +7.7% | $40,603 | $40,650 – $61,030 | 130 |
| Utah | $47,450 | +3.4% | $39,137 | $37,460 – $51,490 | 140 |
| Wisconsin | $47,400 | +3.0% | $38,961 | $29,780 – $67,130 | — |
| Illinois | $46,280 | −3.6% | $37,220 | $39,090 – $71,840 | 50 |
| Colorado | $45,510 | — | $37,453 | $32,560 – $66,150 | 50 |
| Missouri | $43,400 | +5.0% | $35,949 | $34,260 – $46,240 | 70 |
| Tennessee | $42,390 | +7.7% | $36,240 | $35,100 – $50,280 | 100 |
| North Carolina | $42,340 | −0.6% | $35,020 | $40,400 – $62,640 | 50 |
| South Carolina | $41,710 | +0.4% | $34,348 | $37,310 – $52,480 | 130 |
| Michigan | $40,780 | — | $33,464 | $33,850 – $56,600 | 40 |
| Pennsylvania | $40,270 | −13.8% | $33,301 | $35,630 – $58,610 | 140 |
| Arizona | $39,900 | +3.0% | $33,451 | $31,400 – $59,680 | 110 |
| Louisiana | $36,790 | −9.1% | $31,023 | $31,930 – $51,210 | 60 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Order Clerk | $46,170 | Some college, no degree | -17.5% |
| New Accounts Clerk | $47,670 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.5% |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan | $45,920 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Court, Municipal, and License Clerks | $48,700 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Customer Service Representative | $44,770 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agent and Travel Clerk | $44,390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All Other | $49,500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| File Clerk | $43,600 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.8% |
| Loan Interviewer and Clerk | $50,020 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.4% |
| Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks | $50,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correspondence clerk make?
The national median salary for correspondence clerks is $46,800 a year ($22.50 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,300 and the top 10% earn over $64,510. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays correspondence clerks the most?
Connecticut has the highest median pay at $61,310.
How many correspondence clerks are there in the U.S.?
About 4,290 people work as correspondence clerks nationwide.