SOC 43-4151 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Order Clerks — Johnson City
Johnson City, TN · 8 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Johnson City, TN is $35,770 a year, trailing the national median of $46,170 by 22.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Johnson City, TN is $35,770 a year, trailing the national median of $46,170 by 22.5%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $32,210 and $44,030. The lowest tenth earn under $30,140, while the highest tenth earn more than $47,170.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.5 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Chattanooga records the highest median at $42,840. Of the 287 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 236th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,140 | −34.7% |
| 25th | $32,210 | −30.2% |
| Median (50th) | $35,770 | −22.5% |
| 75th | $44,030 | −4.6% |
| 90th | $47,170 | +2.2% |
| Mean | $38,340 | −17.0% |
Other metro areas in Tennessee
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chattanooga | $42,840 | 140 | |
| 2 | Memphis | $40,770 | 540 | |
| 3 | Nashville | $40,570 | 730 | |
| 4 | Knoxville | $39,330 | 270 | |
| 5 | Morristown | $39,080 | 30 | |
| 6 | Clarksville | $38,590 | 50 | |
| 7 | Kingsport | $38,050 | 90 | |
| 8 | Jackson | $34,380 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Johnson City run 8.1% below the national average, so the median of $35,770 goes as far as $38,923 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$35,770as reported by BLSLocal price level
91.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$38,923US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $35,770 a year, 22.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,140 to $47,170 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Chattanooga, at $42,840.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Order Clerks in Johnson City, TN?
The median annual wage is $35,770, or $17.20 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 Johnson City, TN is 22.5% 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 Johnson City, TN earns more than $47,170 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,140 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 Chattanooga, at $42,840 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Johnson City, TN. 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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