SOC 43-4151 · May 2025 · United States
Order Clerks
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Order Clerks across the United States is $46,170 per year, measured over 75,200 jobs. The highest state median is in Massachusetts, at $55,040.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Order Clerks
Pay for this occupation varies by 46.7% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Massachusetts pays $55,040 and Louisiana pays $37,520.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $55,040 | 1,350 | |
| 2 | Oregon | $50,260 | 790 | |
| 3 | Vermont | $49,950 | — | |
| 4 | Colorado | $49,530 | 1,970 | |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $49,410 | 170 | |
| 6 | District of Columbia | $49,150 | 170 | |
| 7 | Alabama | $48,840 | 80 | |
| 8 | Arizona | $48,590 | 760 | |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $48,540 | 390 | |
| 10 | Minnesota | $48,400 | 1,150 |
States with the most Order Clerks jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 12,390 | $47,290 | |
| 2 | Texas | 5,180 | $44,280 | |
| 3 | Washington | 4,300 | $47,990 | |
| 4 | Ohio | 3,810 | $46,120 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 3,540 | $47,670 | |
| 6 | New York | 3,530 | $48,320 | |
| 7 | Florida | 3,270 | $44,380 | |
| 8 | North Carolina | 2,990 | $46,060 | |
| 9 | New Jersey | 2,640 | $46,270 | |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | 2,570 | $46,840 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Napa | $60,680 | 40 |
| 2 | San Jose | $58,170 | 620 |
| 3 | Boston | $55,090 | 1,100 |
| 4 | Bend | $53,610 | 30 |
| 5 | Trenton | $53,290 | 100 |
| 6 | Waterbury | $53,070 | 50 |
| 7 | Portland | $52,540 | 460 |
| 8 | Albany | $52,190 | 40 |
| 9 | Burlington | $51,500 | — |
| 10 | San Francisco | $51,450 | 1,250 |
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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