Order Clerk Salary
Order Clerks earn a median $46,170 a year nationally. Office and Administrative Support Occupations
What order clerks do
Receive and process incoming orders for materials, merchandise, classified ads, or services such as repairs, installations, or rental of facilities. Generally receives orders via mail, phone, fax, or other electronic means. Duties include informing customers of receipt, prices, shipping dates, and delays; preparing contracts; and handling complaints.
- Typical education
- Some college, no degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- -17.5% (declining)
- Openings per year
- 6,300
- Self-employed
- 5%
Employment of order clerks is projected to shrink 17.5% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 6,300 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.
Order Clerk take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$3,360
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,863
- Medicare (1.45%)$669
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$39,278
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $35,530 | $17.08 | $30,728 |
| 25th percentile | $39,660 | $19.07 | $34,047 |
| Median (50th) | $46,170 | $22.20 | $39,278 |
| 75th percentile | $54,310 | $26.11 | $45,818 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $63,530 | $30.54 | $53,226 |
Best cities for order clerks (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago, IL | $47,890 | $38,434 | $37,100 | 2,970 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $47,820 | $38,618 | $34,308 | 4,120 |
| 3 | Los Angeles, CA | $46,590 | $38,156 | $33,598 | 5,740 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Chicago, IL — $47,890
- New York, NY — $47,820
- Los Angeles, CA — $46,590
Order Clerk salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $55,040 | +1.3% | $43,873 | $45,750 – $72,920 | 1,350 |
| Oregon | $50,260 | +3.6% | $38,996 | $39,960 – $72,040 | 790 |
| Vermont | $49,950 | +0.3% | $41,075 | $39,750 – $61,030 | — |
| Colorado | $49,530 | +5.2% | $40,506 | $37,850 – $63,980 | 1,970 |
| Rhode Island | $49,410 | +2.8% | $40,645 | $45,180 – $58,080 | 170 |
| District of Columbia | $49,150 | +2.5% | $39,889 | $42,330 – $60,100 | 170 |
| Alabama | $48,840 | +10.3% | $39,246 | $36,600 – $59,270 | 80 |
| Arizona | $48,590 | +5.2% | $40,216 | $38,780 – $61,110 | 760 |
| New Hampshire | $48,540 | −1.3% | $41,182 | $37,740 – $60,290 | 390 |
| Minnesota | $48,400 | +2.9% | $39,299 | $37,470 – $59,180 | 1,150 |
| New York | $48,320 | +2.8% | $38,993 | $34,570 – $65,360 | 3,530 |
| South Dakota | $48,010 | +4.6% | $40,756 | $38,370 – $54,890 | 330 |
| Washington | $47,990 | +2.7% | $40,740 | $42,710 – $66,400 | 4,300 |
| Maine | $47,750 | +4.5% | $38,506 | $40,030 – $60,880 | 300 |
| Wisconsin | $47,750 | +11.9% | $39,227 | $34,510 – $76,170 | 1,540 |
| Maryland | $47,700 | +7.2% | $38,605 | $39,110 – $65,870 | 850 |
| Illinois | $47,670 | +6.4% | $38,268 | $36,000 – $60,630 | 3,540 |
| Connecticut | $47,500 | +10.8% | $39,134 | $38,130 – $67,640 | 710 |
| California | $47,290 | +1.4% | $38,676 | $37,170 – $66,580 | 12,390 |
| Pennsylvania | $46,840 | +1.8% | $38,378 | $36,030 – $58,910 | 2,570 |
| Hawaii | $46,760 | +3.0% | $37,701 | $32,130 – $65,100 | 210 |
| New Jersey | $46,270 | +5.5% | $38,349 | $37,440 – $78,230 | 2,640 |
| Ohio | $46,120 | +3.0% | $38,751 | $33,280 – $63,200 | 3,810 |
| North Carolina | $46,060 | +7.3% | $37,860 | $34,510 – $61,580 | 2,990 |
| Oklahoma | $45,850 | +3.9% | $37,503 | $39,130 – $48,430 | 2,210 |
| West Virginia | $45,320 | +2.6% | $37,282 | $29,640 – $72,750 | 100 |
| Kansas | $45,200 | +7.9% | $36,776 | $31,750 – $56,180 | 310 |
| Iowa | $44,980 | +7.6% | $37,264 | $35,140 – $57,140 | 680 |
| Florida | $44,380 | −0.2% | $37,839 | $35,160 – $62,380 | 3,270 |
| Indiana | $44,340 | +2.3% | $36,529 | $36,390 – $62,380 | 1,800 |
| Texas | $44,280 | +10.8% | $37,759 | $33,230 – $61,690 | 5,180 |
| Michigan | $44,240 | −1.9% | $36,097 | $34,060 – $61,830 | 2,290 |
| Nebraska | $44,060 | +10.0% | $36,457 | $35,880 – $59,810 | 440 |
| Mississippi | $43,040 | +3.7% | $35,773 | $31,050 – $50,470 | 470 |
| Virginia | $42,580 | +3.6% | $34,759 | $35,140 – $61,620 | 1,690 |
| Montana | $42,000 | −9.7% | $34,710 | $35,490 – $49,820 | 60 |
| Arkansas | $41,760 | +4.1% | $34,318 | $24,230 – $48,690 | 290 |
| South Carolina | $41,740 | +2.9% | $34,371 | $31,360 – $54,640 | 740 |
| Georgia | $41,720 | +0.3% | $34,160 | $33,860 – $57,740 | 1,750 |
| Delaware | $41,430 | +4.2% | $33,847 | $32,130 – $57,970 | 170 |
| New Mexico | $41,020 | +9.8% | $34,343 | $38,470 – $58,180 | 310 |
| Kentucky | $40,620 | +2.4% | $33,514 | $32,710 – $52,100 | 930 |
| Nevada | $40,560 | −4.4% | $34,770 | $33,860 – $54,730 | 740 |
| Utah | $40,260 | −4.1% | $33,683 | $30,520 – $56,140 | 880 |
| Idaho | $40,110 | −1.0% | $33,391 | $36,150 – $60,380 | 90 |
| Tennessee | $39,160 | +0.7% | $33,645 | $29,790 – $55,590 | 2,260 |
| Alaska | $37,590 | −8.6% | $32,384 | $33,340 – $51,410 | 70 |
| Louisiana | $37,520 | +6.1% | $31,588 | $29,070 – $59,250 | 660 |
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| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan | $45,920 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Correspondence Clerk | $46,800 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.6% |
| Customer Service Representative | $44,770 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| New Accounts Clerk | $47,670 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.5% |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agent and Travel Clerk | $44,390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Court, Municipal, and License Clerks | $48,700 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| File Clerk | $43,600 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.8% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All Other | $49,500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| 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 order clerk make?
The national median salary for order clerks is $46,170 a year ($22.20 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,530 and the top 10% earn over $63,530. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays order clerks the most?
Massachusetts has the highest median pay at $55,040. After taxes and local prices, Chicago, IL offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many order clerks are there in the U.S.?
About 75,200 people work as order clerks nationwide.