SOC 43-4021 · May 2025 · United States
Correspondence Clerks
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Correspondence Clerks across the United States is $46,800 per year, measured over 4,290 jobs. The highest state median is in Connecticut, at $61,310.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Correspondence Clerks
Pay for this occupation varies by 66.6% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Connecticut pays $61,310 and Louisiana pays $36,790.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $61,310 | 70 | |
| 2 | Oregon | $61,160 | 110 | |
| 3 | California | $53,640 | 240 | |
| 4 | Idaho | $51,010 | 40 | |
| 5 | Nebraska | $49,800 | 60 | |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $49,730 | 120 | |
| 7 | Indiana | $49,710 | 70 | |
| 8 | Ohio | $49,700 | 40 | |
| 9 | New York | $49,360 | 540 | |
| 10 | Maine | $49,180 | 40 |
States with the most Correspondence Clerks jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 830 | $48,860 | |
| 2 | New York | 540 | $49,360 | |
| 3 | California | 240 | $53,640 | |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | 140 | $40,270 | |
| 5 | Utah | 140 | $47,450 | |
| 6 | Nevada | 130 | $47,820 | |
| 7 | South Carolina | 130 | $41,710 | |
| 8 | New Hampshire | 120 | $49,730 | |
| 9 | Arizona | 110 | $39,900 | |
| 10 | Oregon | 110 | $61,160 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland | $65,270 | 80 |
| 2 | Manchester | $58,270 | 40 |
| 3 | Chicago | $56,030 | 30 |
| 4 | New York | $51,650 | 330 |
| 5 | Chattanooga | $51,480 | 50 |
| 6 | Las Vegas | $50,890 | — |
| 7 | Omaha | $49,800 | 60 |
| 8 | Dallas | $49,650 | 280 |
| 9 | San Antonio | $48,860 | 130 |
| 10 | Buffalo | $48,370 | 60 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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