Order Clerks Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for order clerks in the U.S. is $46,170 ($22.20 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $46,170
- Mean annual wage
- $48,220
- Median hourly wage
- $22.20
- Employment
- 75,200
75,200 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,530 | $17.08 |
| 25th percentile | $39,660 | $19.07 |
| Median (50th) | $46,170 | $22.20 |
| 75th percentile | $54,310 | $26.11 |
| 90th percentile | $63,530 | $30.54 |
Highest-paying states for order clerks
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $55,040 | 1,350 |
| Oregon | $50,260 | 790 |
| Vermont | $49,950 | — |
| Colorado | $49,530 | 1,970 |
| Rhode Island | $49,410 | 170 |
| District of Columbia | $49,150 | 170 |
| Alabama | $48,840 | 80 |
| Arizona | $48,590 | 760 |
| New Hampshire | $48,540 | 390 |
| Minnesota | $48,400 | 1,150 |
Lowest-paying states
- Louisiana: $37,520 median annual wage
- Alaska: $37,590 median annual wage
- Tennessee: $39,160 median annual wage
- Idaho: $40,110 median annual wage
- Utah: $40,260 median annual wage
About this occupation
Receive and process incoming orders for materials, merchandise, classified ads, or services such as repairs, installations, or rental of facilities. Generally receives orders via mail, phone, fax, or other electronic means. Duties include informing customers of receipt, prices, shipping dates, and delays; preparing contracts; and handling complaints.
Typical tasks
- Calculate and compile order-related statistics, and prepare reports for management.
- Adjust inventory records to reflect product movement.
- Confer with production, sales, shipping, warehouse, or common carrier personnel to expedite or trace shipments.
- File copies of orders received, or post orders on records.
- Compute total charges for merchandise or services and shipping charges.
- Recommend type of packing or labeling needed on order.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Some college, no degree
| 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.
Related occupations
- Customer Service Representatives$44,770
- Office Clerks, General$45,010
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47,540
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$69,500
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$50,670
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$45,930
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$38,010
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$45,260
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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