Procurement Clerk Salary
Procurement Clerks earn a median $50,580 a year nationally. Office and Administrative Support Occupations
U.S. median
$50,580
$24.32 per hour
Range
$38,040 – $68,620
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
55,810
across the U.S.
▲4.3%
Pay trend: The median for procurement clerks in the U.S. rose from $48,510 (May 2024) to $50,580 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 1.9%.
What procurement clerks do
Compile information and records to draw up purchase orders for procurement of materials and services.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- -8.1% (declining)
- Openings per year
- 3,700
Employment of procurement clerks is projected to shrink 8.1% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 3,700 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.
Procurement Clerk take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$42,821
per year · effective tax rate 15.3%
$3,568Monthly
$1,784Twice a month
$1,647Every 2 weeks
$20.59Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,890
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,136
- Medicare (1.45%)$733
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$42,821
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $38,040 | $18.29 | $32,745 |
| 25th percentile | $43,420 | $20.88 | $37,068 |
| Median (50th) | $50,580 | $24.32 | $42,821 |
| 75th percentile | $60,080 | $28.88 | $50,454 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $68,620 | $32.99 | $57,104 |
Best cities for procurement clerks (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $58,050 | $46,285 | $41,120 | 3,110 |
| 2 | Los Angeles, CA | $54,510 | $43,950 | $38,700 | 2,810 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $58,050
- Los Angeles, CA — $54,510
Procurement Clerk salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $62,880 | −1.1% | $50,063 | $47,670 – $88,850 | 220 |
| Massachusetts | $60,110 | +3.7% | $47,693 | $46,520 – $72,210 | 520 |
| New Hampshire | $58,830 | +2.8% | $49,450 | $42,820 – $77,950 | 190 |
| Minnesota | $58,100 | +9.1% | $46,436 | $42,450 – $68,620 | 790 |
| New Jersey | $57,460 | +8.1% | $46,722 | $39,690 – $72,660 | 2,370 |
| California | $56,160 | +4.6% | $45,155 | $40,100 – $75,110 | 7,080 |
| Colorado | $55,210 | +2.9% | $44,820 | $39,270 – $71,100 | 830 |
| Utah | $54,950 | +12.1% | $44,826 | $36,360 – $73,510 | 540 |
| Virginia | $54,660 | +4.5% | $43,770 | $42,120 – $69,240 | 930 |
| Alaska | $54,100 | −1.3% | $45,649 | $43,260 – $71,390 | 230 |
| New York | $54,080 | +4.2% | $43,310 | $40,630 – $74,030 | 2,680 |
| Rhode Island | $53,980 | +5.0% | $44,146 | $41,280 – $75,080 | 210 |
| Maryland | $53,960 | −1.5% | $43,337 | $38,530 – $76,900 | 1,230 |
| Hawaii | $53,890 | +3.6% | $42,915 | $42,100 – $67,810 | 330 |
| Pennsylvania | $53,800 | +7.8% | $43,757 | $41,400 – $71,550 | 2,360 |
| Maine | $53,070 | +8.0% | $42,421 | $41,550 – $72,220 | 320 |
| Alabama | $52,940 | +6.0% | $42,335 | $38,790 – $65,600 | 260 |
| Washington | $52,910 | +5.8% | $44,693 | $43,760 – $69,240 | 1,750 |
| Oregon | $52,700 | +5.5% | $40,743 | $40,630 – $67,280 | 510 |
| North Dakota | $51,630 | +5.4% | $43,665 | $37,200 – $77,250 | 90 |
| Nevada | $51,530 | +21.3% | $43,584 | $35,080 – $72,890 | 580 |
| New Mexico | $51,080 | +4.2% | $41,988 | $38,210 – $71,480 | 460 |
| Georgia | $50,730 | +7.1% | $40,931 | $33,870 – $67,090 | 1,800 |
| Kentucky | $50,610 | +7.2% | $41,191 | $37,060 – $64,410 | 810 |
| Connecticut | $50,510 | −8.2% | $41,417 | $34,010 – $70,640 | 710 |
| North Carolina | $50,390 | +5.3% | $41,167 | $37,990 – $64,330 | 1,460 |
| Wyoming | $50,380 | +1.3% | $42,660 | $40,780 – $70,080 | 120 |
| Idaho | $50,310 | +2.7% | $41,046 | $38,200 – $65,000 | 470 |
| Michigan | $49,980 | +7.6% | $40,466 | $39,390 – $65,550 | 1,220 |
| Oklahoma | $49,940 | −1.9% | $40,605 | $37,620 – $64,940 | 830 |
| Ohio | $49,880 | +8.0% | $41,669 | $37,330 – $64,360 | 1,350 |
| South Carolina | $49,810 | +6.9% | $40,371 | $36,980 – $72,080 | 900 |
| Louisiana | $49,680 | +4.6% | $40,994 | $38,100 – $66,290 | 760 |
| Montana | $49,560 | +7.8% | $40,429 | $39,030 – $61,610 | 150 |
| Wisconsin | $49,410 | +2.8% | $40,488 | $40,090 – $64,440 | 1,050 |
| Indiana | $49,210 | +5.6% | $40,298 | $36,150 – $64,250 | 1,110 |
| Iowa | $48,870 | +2.9% | $40,242 | $38,370 – $62,540 | 680 |
| Missouri | $48,820 | +5.4% | $40,050 | $33,480 – $66,580 | 630 |
| Florida | $48,710 | +7.5% | $41,318 | $37,990 – $62,650 | 2,890 |
| West Virginia | $48,050 | +10.2% | $39,354 | $36,110 – $63,840 | 520 |
| Arizona | $47,970 | +2.5% | $39,733 | $37,250 – $64,940 | 1,300 |
| Vermont | $47,960 | +3.0% | $39,543 | $39,400 – $61,170 | 90 |
| Nebraska | $47,950 | +0.9% | $39,406 | $37,900 – $64,940 | 910 |
| Illinois | $47,770 | +3.1% | $38,343 | $37,490 – $64,500 | 1,950 |
| Arkansas | $47,760 | +5.9% | $38,905 | $37,040 – $70,110 | 400 |
| Kansas | $47,730 | +3.7% | $38,667 | $36,330 – $62,200 | 430 |
| Texas | $47,660 | +1.8% | $40,475 | $35,100 – $64,400 | 3,740 |
| Delaware | $47,470 | +6.2% | $38,364 | $39,060 – $64,210 | 140 |
| South Dakota | $46,690 | +4.9% | $39,695 | $34,870 – $59,800 | 170 |
| Mississippi | $46,270 | +1.8% | $38,239 | $31,510 – $64,530 | 860 |
| Tennessee | $38,710 | +3.0% | $33,283 | $36,750 – $57,790 | 3,900 |
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| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $50,670 | Some college, no degree | -5.6% |
| Billing and Posting Clerk | $48,500 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.1% |
| Financial Clerks, All Other | $53,830 | High school diploma or equivalent | 0.0% |
| Bill and Account Collector | $47,030 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Teller | $43,030 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk | $58,260 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.9% |
| Gambling Cage Worker | $37,580 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.1% |
| Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping | $50,610 | Associate's degree | -6.2% |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $50,340 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Statistical Assistant | $50,330 | Bachelor's degree | -1.8% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a procurement clerk make?
The national median salary for procurement clerks is $50,580 a year ($24.32 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,040 and the top 10% earn over $68,620. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays procurement clerks the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median pay at $62,880. After taxes and local prices, New York, NY offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many procurement clerks are there in the U.S.?
About 55,810 people work as procurement clerks nationwide.