Procurement Clerks Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for procurement 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
- District of Columbia$66,170
- Massachusetts$59,930
- New Hampshire$58,960
- California$57,060
- Alaska$56,890
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Tennessee$43,270
- South Dakota$47,310
- Mississippi$47,400
- Kansas$48,610
- West Virginia$48,780
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $66,170 | $62,880 | $32 | +26.4% | 220 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $59,930 | $60,110 | $29 | +14.4% | 520 |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $58,960 | $58,830 | $28 | +12.6% | 190 |
| 4 | California | $57,060 | $56,160 | $27 | +9% | 7,080 |
| 5 | Alaska | $56,890 | $54,100 | $27 | +8.6% | 230 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $56,780 | $57,460 | $27 | +8.4% | 2,370 |
| 7 | Minnesota | $56,430 | $58,100 | $27 | +7.8% | 790 |
| 8 | Maryland | $56,050 | $53,960 | $27 | +7% | 1,230 |
| 9 | New York | $55,910 | $54,080 | $27 | +6.8% | 2,680 |
| 10 | Utah | $55,890 | $54,950 | $27 | +6.7% | 540 |
| 11 | North Dakota | $55,620 | $51,630 | $27 | +6.2% | 90 |
| 12 | Rhode Island | $55,560 | $53,980 | $27 | +6.1% | 210 |
| 13 | Colorado | $55,380 | $55,210 | $27 | +5.7% | 830 |
| 14 | Virginia | $55,310 | $54,660 | $27 | +5.6% | 930 |
| 15 | Washington | $55,140 | $52,910 | $27 | +5.3% | 1,750 |
| 16 | Wyoming | $55,090 | $50,380 | $26 | +5.2% | 120 |
| 17 | Maine | $55,050 | $53,070 | $26 | +5.1% | 320 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $54,880 | $53,800 | $26 | +4.8% | 2,360 |
| 19 | Hawaii | $54,390 | $53,890 | $26 | +3.9% | 330 |
| 20 | Nevada | $53,990 | $51,530 | $26 | +3.1% | 580 |
| 21 | Oregon | $53,990 | $52,700 | $26 | +3.1% | 510 |
| 22 | Alabama | $52,830 | $52,940 | $25 | +0.9% | 260 |
| 23 | New Mexico | $52,770 | $51,080 | $25 | +0.8% | 460 |
| 24 | Connecticut | $52,650 | $50,510 | $25 | +0.5% | 710 |
| 25 | South Carolina | $52,100 | $49,810 | $25 | -0.5% | 900 |
| 26 | Michigan | $51,830 | $49,980 | $25 | -1% | 1,220 |
| 27 | Idaho | $51,620 | $50,310 | $25 | -1.4% | 470 |
| 28 | Ohio | $51,410 | $49,880 | $25 | -1.8% | 1,350 |
| 29 | Louisiana | $51,330 | $49,680 | $25 | -2% | 760 |
| 30 | Kentucky | $51,260 | $50,610 | $25 | -2.1% | 810 |
| 31 | North Carolina | $51,190 | $50,390 | $25 | -2.3% | 1,460 |
| 32 | Oklahoma | $51,170 | $49,940 | $25 | -2.3% | 830 |
| 33 | Wisconsin | $51,160 | $49,410 | $25 | -2.3% | 1,050 |
| 34 | Georgia | $51,000 | $50,730 | $25 | -2.6% | 1,800 |
| 35 | Missouri | $50,840 | $48,820 | $24 | -2.9% | 630 |
| 36 | Vermont | $50,410 | $47,960 | $24 | -3.7% | 90 |
| 37 | Arizona | $50,200 | $47,970 | $24 | -4.1% | 1,300 |
| 38 | Nebraska | $50,190 | $47,950 | $24 | -4.2% | 910 |
| 39 | Arkansas | $50,160 | $47,760 | $24 | -4.2% | 400 |
| 40 | Florida | $49,960 | $48,710 | $24 | -4.6% | 2,890 |
| 41 | Montana | $49,870 | $49,560 | $24 | -4.8% | 150 |
| 42 | Illinois | $49,710 | $47,770 | $24 | -5.1% | 1,950 |
| 43 | Iowa | $49,610 | $48,870 | $24 | -5.3% | 680 |
| 44 | Indiana | $49,550 | $49,210 | $24 | -5.4% | 1,110 |
| 45 | Delaware | $48,980 | $47,470 | $24 | -6.5% | 140 |
| 46 | Texas | $48,790 | $47,660 | $23 | -6.8% | 3,740 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $48,780 | $48,050 | $23 | -6.9% | 520 |
| 48 | Kansas | $48,610 | $47,730 | $23 | -7.2% | 430 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $47,400 | $46,270 | $23 | -9.5% | 860 |
| 50 | South Dakota | $47,310 | $46,690 | $23 | -9.7% | 170 |
| 51 | Tennessee | $43,270 | $38,710 | $21 | -17.4% | 3,900 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 319 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chambersburg, PA | $64,770 | $62,760 | 30 |
| 2 | York-Hanover, PA | $64,770 | $63,530 | 170 |
| 3 | Salinas, CA | $64,520 | $62,920 | 60 |
| 4 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $63,630 | $62,450 | 130 |
| 5 | Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $62,800 | $57,420 | 110 |
| 6 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $62,310 | $65,330 | 310 |
| 7 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $61,700 | $60,740 | 450 |
| 8 | Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $61,580 | $61,380 | 40 |
| 9 | Kennewick-Richland, WA | $61,170 | $64,110 | 100 |
| 10 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $60,800 | $59,910 | 410 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing procurement clerkss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coal Mining | $71,560 | $64,060 | 50 |
| 2 | Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services | $70,970 | $65,420 | 80 |
| 3 | Rail Transportation | $69,560 | $66,740 | 70 |
| 4 | Rail Transportation | $69,560 | $66,740 | 70 |
| 5 | Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance | $65,880 | $58,450 | 240 |
| 6 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $64,870 | $66,700 | 300 |
| 7 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $64,390 | $66,620 | 300 |
| 8 | Insurance Agencies and Brokerages | $63,650 | $66,710 | 30 |
| 9 | Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities | $63,600 | $62,160 | 50 |
| 10 | Engineering Services | $63,180 | $63,920 | 390 |
| 11 | Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | $62,840 | $62,180 | 470 |
| 12 | Sector 21 - Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $61,880 | $63,330 | 130 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do procurement clerks make in the U.S.?
The median procurement clerks salary in the United States is $50,580 per year (mean $52,370), and about 80% earn between $38,040 and $68,620.
How much do procurement clerks make per hour?
Roughly $25 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $52,370 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays procurement clerks the most?
District of Columbia has the highest average pay for procurement clerks at $66,170 per year (median $62,880).
What is the job outlook for procurement clerks?
Employment is projected to change -8.7% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 4,600 openings per year.