SOC 43-4151 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Order Clerks — Idaho
Idaho · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Idaho is $40,110 a year, trailing the national median of $46,170 by 13.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Idaho is $40,110 a year, trailing the national median of $46,170 by 13.1%. Half of workers earn between $37,720 and $52,920. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $36,150 and the ninetieth at $60,380.
The area has 90 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. Among the 48 states with published data for this occupation, Idaho ranks 45th by median wage. Boise City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $41,720. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 507th of 617 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,150 | −21.7% |
| 25th | $37,720 | −18.3% |
| Median (50th) | $40,110 | −13.1% |
| 75th | $52,920 | +14.6% |
| 90th | $60,380 | +30.8% |
| Mean | $44,520 | −3.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boise City | $41,720 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Idaho run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $40,110 goes as far as $42,000 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 9.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$40,110as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$42,000US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $40,110 a year, 13.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,150 to $60,380 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 45th of 48 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boise City, at $41,720.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Order Clerks in Idaho?
The median annual wage is $40,110, or $19.29 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $46,170, so pay in Idaho is 13.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Idaho earns more than $60,380 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,150 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Boise City, at $41,720 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 90 jobs in this occupation in Idaho. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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