Correspondence Clerks Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for correspondence clerkss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Oregon$61,640
- Connecticut$57,920
- California$57,720
- New York$52,250
- Nevada$51,150
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $61,640 | $61,160 | $30 | +28.2% | 110 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $57,920 | $61,310 | $28 | +20.4% | 70 |
| 3 | California | $57,720 | $53,640 | $28 | +20% | 240 |
| 4 | New York | $52,250 | $49,360 | $25 | +8.7% | 540 |
| 5 | Nevada | $51,150 | $47,820 | $25 | +6.4% | 130 |
| 6 | Idaho | $50,510 | $51,010 | $24 | +5% | 40 |
| 7 | Texas | $50,330 | $48,860 | $24 | +4.7% | 830 |
| 8 | Maine | $50,140 | $49,180 | $24 | +4.3% | 40 |
| 9 | Illinois | $50,030 | $46,280 | $24 | +4% | 50 |
| 10 | Indiana | $49,340 | $49,710 | $24 | +2.6% | 70 |
| 11 | New Hampshire | $48,930 | $49,730 | $24 | +1.7% | 120 |
| 12 | Ohio | $48,740 | $49,700 | $23 | +1.4% | 40 |
| 13 | Colorado | $48,660 | $45,510 | $23 | +1.2% | 50 |
| 14 | Wisconsin | $47,360 | $47,400 | $23 | -1.5% | — |
| 15 | North Carolina | $46,760 | $42,340 | $22 | -2.8% | 50 |
| 16 | Nebraska | $45,780 | $49,800 | $22 | -4.8% | 60 |
| 17 | New Jersey | $45,520 | $48,510 | $22 | -5.3% | 40 |
| 18 | Utah | $45,290 | $47,450 | $22 | -5.8% | 140 |
| 19 | Arizona | $44,680 | $39,900 | $21 | -7.1% | 110 |
| 20 | South Carolina | $44,160 | $41,710 | $21 | -8.2% | 130 |
| 21 | Pennsylvania | $43,410 | $40,270 | $21 | -9.7% | 140 |
| 22 | Missouri | $42,980 | $43,400 | $21 | -10.6% | 70 |
| 23 | Michigan | $42,960 | $40,780 | $21 | -10.7% | 40 |
| 24 | Tennessee | $42,380 | $42,390 | $20 | -11.9% | 100 |
| 25 | Virginia | $42,120 | $48,310 | $20 | -12.4% | — |
| 26 | Louisiana | $40,630 | $36,790 | $20 | -15.5% | 60 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 22 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $65,270 | $65,070 | 80 |
| 2 | Manchester-Nashua, NH | $58,270 | $55,050 | 40 |
| 3 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $56,030 | $52,290 | 30 |
| 4 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $51,650 | $54,810 | 330 |
| 5 | Chattanooga, TN-GA | $51,480 | $49,330 | 50 |
| 6 | Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $50,890 | $51,720 | — |
| 7 | Omaha, NE-IA | $49,800 | $46,360 | 60 |
| 8 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $49,650 | $51,090 | 280 |
| 9 | San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $48,860 | $50,380 | 130 |
| 10 | Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $48,370 | $46,980 | 60 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing correspondence clerkss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Publishing Industries | $68,960 | $69,960 | 70 |
| 2 | Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | $60,470 | $61,550 | 50 |
| 3 | Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | $60,360 | $54,120 | — |
| 4 | Sectors 48 and 49 - Transportation and Warehousing | $59,960 | $60,570 | 50 |
| 5 | Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods | $58,730 | $58,610 | — |
| 6 | Sector 42 - Wholesale Trade | $56,100 | $55,270 | 250 |
| 7 | Sector 51 - Information | $55,340 | $56,510 | 150 |
| 8 | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | $54,650 | $53,730 | 30 |
| 9 | Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing | $54,650 | $53,150 | 30 |
| 10 | Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | $54,070 | $54,570 | 210 |
| 11 | Sector 81 - Other Services (except Public Administration) | $52,920 | $52,740 | — |
| 12 | Other Insurance Related Activities | $52,410 | $51,700 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do correspondence clerks make in the U.S.?
The median correspondence clerks salary in the United States is $46,800 per year (mean $48,090), and about 80% earn between $33,300 and $64,510.
How much do correspondence clerks make per hour?
Roughly $23 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $48,090 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays correspondence clerks the most?
Oregon has the highest average pay for correspondence clerks at $61,640 per year (median $61,160).
What is the job outlook for correspondence clerks?
Employment is projected to change -5.6% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 700 openings per year.