Order Clerks Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for order clerkss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $48,220 ≈ $23/hr
National median salary $46,170
Total employment 75,200 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth -17.2%
Decline
Annual openings 8,000 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 89,500 → 74,100 (-15,400)
Typical entry education Some college, no degree
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Massachusetts$56,920
- Washington$52,810
- Oregon$52,330
- New Jersey$51,910
- District of Columbia$51,040
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $56,920 | $55,040 | $27 | +18% | 1,350 |
| 2 | Washington | $52,810 | $47,990 | $25 | +9.5% | 4,300 |
| 3 | Oregon | $52,330 | $50,260 | $25 | +8.5% | 790 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $51,910 | $46,270 | $25 | +7.7% | 2,640 |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $51,040 | $49,150 | $25 | +5.8% | 170 |
| 6 | Maryland | $50,880 | $47,700 | $24 | +5.5% | 850 |
| 7 | Wisconsin | $50,830 | $47,750 | $24 | +5.4% | 1,540 |
| 8 | California | $50,760 | $47,290 | $24 | +5.3% | 12,390 |
| 9 | Vermont | $50,750 | $49,950 | $24 | +5.2% | — |
| 10 | Connecticut | $50,670 | $47,500 | $24 | +5.1% | 710 |
| 11 | Colorado | $50,650 | $49,530 | $24 | +5% | 1,970 |
| 12 | New York | $50,380 | $48,320 | $24 | +4.5% | 3,530 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $50,260 | $49,410 | $24 | +4.2% | 170 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $50,130 | $48,540 | $24 | +4% | 390 |
| 15 | Minnesota | $49,770 | $48,400 | $24 | +3.2% | 1,150 |
| 16 | Maine | $49,360 | $47,750 | $24 | +2.4% | 300 |
| 17 | Arizona | $49,240 | $48,590 | $24 | +2.1% | 760 |
| 18 | Illinois | $48,390 | $47,670 | $23 | +0.4% | 3,540 |
| 19 | Hawaii | $48,330 | $46,760 | $23 | +0.2% | 210 |
| 20 | West Virginia | $48,010 | $45,320 | $23 | -0.4% | 100 |
| 21 | North Carolina | $47,640 | $46,060 | $23 | -1.2% | 2,990 |
| 22 | Alabama | $47,570 | $48,840 | $23 | -1.3% | 80 |
| 23 | South Dakota | $47,550 | $48,010 | $23 | -1.4% | 330 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania | $47,390 | $46,840 | $23 | -1.7% | 2,570 |
| 25 | Ohio | $47,350 | $46,120 | $23 | -1.8% | 3,810 |
| 26 | Indiana | $46,750 | $44,340 | $22 | -3% | 1,800 |
| 27 | Florida | $46,460 | $44,380 | $22 | -3.6% | 3,270 |
| 28 | Iowa | $46,280 | $44,980 | $22 | -4% | 680 |
| 29 | Michigan | $46,030 | $44,240 | $22 | -4.5% | 2,290 |
| 30 | Texas | $46,020 | $44,280 | $22 | -4.6% | 5,180 |
| 31 | New Mexico | $45,920 | $41,020 | $22 | -4.8% | 310 |
| 32 | Oklahoma | $45,180 | $45,850 | $22 | -6.3% | 2,210 |
| 33 | Virginia | $45,170 | $42,580 | $22 | -6.3% | 1,690 |
| 34 | Nebraska | $44,880 | $44,060 | $22 | -6.9% | 440 |
| 35 | Idaho | $44,520 | $40,110 | $21 | -7.7% | 90 |
| 36 | Kansas | $44,250 | $45,200 | $21 | -8.2% | 310 |
| 37 | Georgia | $44,060 | $41,720 | $21 | -8.6% | 1,750 |
| 38 | Delaware | $43,760 | $41,430 | $21 | -9.2% | 170 |
| 39 | Nevada | $42,920 | $40,560 | $21 | -11% | 740 |
| 40 | South Carolina | $42,920 | $41,740 | $21 | -11% | 740 |
| 41 | Montana | $42,600 | $42,000 | $20 | -11.7% | 60 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $42,200 | $43,040 | $20 | -12.5% | 470 |
| 43 | Kentucky | $41,910 | $40,620 | $20 | -13.1% | 930 |
| 44 | Alaska | $41,390 | $37,590 | $20 | -14.2% | 70 |
| 45 | Tennessee | $41,330 | $39,160 | $20 | -14.3% | 2,260 |
| 46 | Utah | $40,880 | $40,260 | $20 | -15.2% | 880 |
| 47 | Louisiana | $40,870 | $37,520 | $20 | -15.2% | 660 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $39,540 | $41,760 | $19 | -18% | 290 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 289 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Napa, CA | $60,680 | $56,930 | 40 |
| 2 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $58,170 | $59,500 | 620 |
| 3 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $55,090 | $57,820 | 1,100 |
| 4 | Bend, OR | $53,610 | $55,920 | 30 |
| 5 | Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $53,590 | $49,160 | 190 |
| 6 | East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $53,530 | $50,260 | 60 |
| 7 | Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $53,290 | $58,400 | 100 |
| 8 | Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $53,070 | $55,310 | 50 |
| 9 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $52,540 | $55,450 | 460 |
| 10 | Albany, OR | $52,190 | $49,040 | 40 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing order clerkss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utilities | $70,790 | $72,070 | 180 |
| 2 | Sector 22 - Utilities | $70,790 | $72,070 | 180 |
| 3 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $65,350 | $68,560 | 240 |
| 4 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $65,340 | $68,510 | 240 |
| 5 | Engineering Services | $63,730 | $64,240 | 170 |
| 6 | Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | $63,210 | $69,090 | 320 |
| 7 | Software Publishers | $62,540 | $66,050 | 220 |
| 8 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $62,110 | $63,060 | 110 |
| 9 | Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | $58,670 | $57,050 | 270 |
| 10 | Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services | $58,180 | $57,220 | 100 |
| 11 | Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services | $58,180 | $57,220 | 100 |
| 12 | Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | $57,730 | $59,120 | 300 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do order clerks make in the U.S.?
The median order clerks salary in the United States is $46,170 per year (mean $48,220), and about 80% earn between $35,530 and $63,530.
How much do order clerks make per hour?
Roughly $23 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $48,220 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays order clerks the most?
Massachusetts has the highest average pay for order clerks at $56,920 per year (median $55,040).
What is the job outlook for order clerks?
Employment is projected to change -17.2% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 8,000 openings per year.