Produce Clerk - Grocery Salary in the United States

How much does a Produce Clerk - Grocery make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Produce Clerk - Grocery in the United States is $35,300 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

However, a Produce Clerk - Grocery's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $40,076
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $33,000 to $37,800
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $30,906
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Produce Clerk - Grocery Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $37,800 $3,150 $727 $18
Average $35,300 $2,942 $679 $17
25th Percentile $33,000 $2,750 $635 $16
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Key Factors That Influence Produce Clerk - Grocery Salaries

A Produce Clerk - Grocery's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Produce Clerk - Grocery Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Produce Clerk - Grocery's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $35,128
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $35,375
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $35,934
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $36,046
  • Expert (over 8 years): $36,121
Levels Salary
Entry Level Produce Clerk - Grocery$35,128
Intermediate Level Produce Clerk - Grocery$35,375
Senior Level Produce Clerk - Grocery$35,934
Specialist Level Produce Clerk - Grocery$36,046
Expert Level Produce Clerk - Grocery$36,121
$35,128 0 yr
$35,375 < 2 yrs
$35,934 2-4 yrs
$36,046 5-8 yrs
$36,121 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Produce Clerk - Groceries

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $44,500
  • San Francisco: $44,000
  • Oakland: $43,000

What Skills Can Increase a Produce Clerk - Grocery's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 23.86% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Product Knowledge (Mentioned in 2.98% Job Postings): Product knowledge is the ability to communicate information and answer questions about a product or service. It is considered an important knowledge area for any role that puts you in front of customers, investors or the media.
  • Diversity and Inclusion (Mentioned in 1.17% Job Postings): Developing and promoting acquaintance, empowerment, and integration of each unique individual to create a productive and safe working environment.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 23.86%
Product Knowledge 2.98%
Diversity and Inclusion 1.17%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Produce Clerk - Grocery's salary.
  • WFM: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Quality Assurance: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Preventive Maintenance: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
WFM
$40,242
14%
Quality Assurance
$39,889
13%
Preventive Maintenance
$39,889
13%
Safety Procedures
$39,536
12%
Effective Communication
$39,183
11%
Decision Making
$38,124
8%
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How Education impacts a Produce Clerk - Grocery's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Produce Clerk - Groceries enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Produce Clerk - Grocery with a No Diploma is between $31,700 and $34,834).

Produce Clerk - Grocery Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Produce Clerk - Grocery
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 20.0%
High School 44.0%
Associates 12.0%
Bachelors 24.0%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Produce Clerk - Grocery Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Produce Clerk - Grocery's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Produce Clerk - Grocery Salary Growth & Career Path

For a Produce Clerk - Grocery, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Retail Sales Associate role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $39,400 - a projected growth of 12% over your current level.

Salary Trends for Produce Clerk - Grocery

Salaries for a Produce Clerk - Grocery can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $36,395 in 2023 to around $36,477 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Produce Clerk - Grocery salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Produce Clerk - Grocery Over Time

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2023
$36,395
2024
$36,663
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2024 $36,663
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