Correspondence Clerks Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for correspondence clerks in the U.S. is $46,800 ($22.50 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $46,800
- Mean annual wage
- $48,090
- Median hourly wage
- $22.50
- Employment
- 4,290
4,290 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $33,300 | $16.01 |
| 25th percentile | $38,610 | $18.56 |
| Median (50th) | $46,800 | $22.50 |
| 75th percentile | $56,090 | $26.97 |
| 90th percentile | $64,510 | $31.02 |
Highest-paying states for correspondence clerks
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $61,310 | 70 |
| Oregon | $61,160 | 110 |
| California | $53,640 | 240 |
| Idaho | $51,010 | 40 |
| Nebraska | $49,800 | 60 |
| New Hampshire | $49,730 | 120 |
| Indiana | $49,710 | 70 |
| Ohio | $49,700 | 40 |
| New York | $49,360 | 540 |
| Maine | $49,180 | 40 |
Lowest-paying states
- Louisiana: $36,790 median annual wage
- Arizona: $39,900 median annual wage
- Pennsylvania: $40,270 median annual wage
- Michigan: $40,780 median annual wage
- South Carolina: $41,710 median annual wage
About this occupation
Compose letters or electronic correspondence in reply to requests for merchandise, damage claims, credit and other information, delinquent accounts, incorrect billings, or unsatisfactory services. Duties may include gathering data to formulate reply and preparing correspondence.
Typical tasks
- Prepare records for shipment by certified mail.
- Present clear and concise explanations of governing rules and regulations.
- Review correspondence for format and typographical accuracy, assemble the information into a prescribed form with the correct number of copies, and submit it to an authorized official for signature.
- Prepare documents and correspondence, such as damage claims, credit and billing inquiries, invoices, and service complaints.
- Route correspondence to other departments for reply.
- Maintain files and control records to show correspondence activities.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 7.3% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 31.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 26.3% |
| Associate's degree | 12.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 19.7% |
| Master's degree | 2.9% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.3% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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