Medical Supply Clerk Salary in the United States

How much does a Medical Supply Clerk make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Medical Supply Clerk in the United States is $37,785 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $18.

However, a Medical Supply Clerk's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $44,622
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $35,034 to $41,364
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $32,529
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Medical Supply Clerk Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $41,364 $3,447 $795 $20
Average $37,785 $3,149 $727 $18
25th Percentile $35,034 $2,920 $674 $17
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Key Factors That Influence Medical Supply Clerk Salaries

A Medical Supply Clerk'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 Medical Supply Clerk Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Medical Supply Clerk'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): $37,900
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $38,358
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $39,708
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $39,892
  • Expert (over 8 years): $40,198
Levels Salary
Entry Level Medical Supply Clerk$37,900
Intermediate Level Medical Supply Clerk$38,358
Senior Level Medical Supply Clerk$39,708
Specialist Level Medical Supply Clerk$39,892
Expert Level Medical Supply Clerk$40,198
$37,900 0 yr
$38,358 < 2 yrs
$39,708 2-4 yrs
$39,892 5-8 yrs
$40,198 > 8 yrs
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How Do Medical Supply Clerk Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Medical Supply Clerks. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $41,836.
  • California: $41,677.
  • Massachusetts: $41,122.

Top Paying Cities for Medical Supply Clerks

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: $47,658
  • San Francisco: $47,190
  • Oakland: $46,143

What Skills Can Increase a Medical Supply Clerk's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 6% 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.
  • Container (Mentioned in 4.46% Job Postings): Container is an object used for or capable of holding, esp for transport or storage, such as a carton, box, etc.
  • Data Entry (Mentioned in 1.64% Job Postings): Transcribing information into an electronic medium such as a computer or other electronic device.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 6%
Container 4.46%
Data Entry 1.64%
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 Medical Supply Clerk's salary.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 38%.
  • Scheduling: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
  • Problem Solving: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Presentation
$52,143
38%
Scheduling
$46,098
22%
Problem Solving
$41,564
10%
Organizing
$40,052
6%
Purchasing
$39,674
5%
Merchandising
$39,674
5%
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How Education impacts a Medical Supply Clerk's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Medical Supply Clerks enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate 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 Medical Supply Clerk with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $37,091 and $39,287).

Medical Supply Clerk Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Medical Supply Clerk
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 63.6%
High School 63.6%
Associates 27.3%
Bachelors 9.1%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Medical Supply Clerk Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Medical Supply Clerk'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

Salary Trends for Medical Supply Clerk

Salaries for a Medical Supply Clerk can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $45,643 in 2023 to around $45,297 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Medical Supply Clerk salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Medical Supply Clerk Over Time

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2023
$45,643
2024
$45,603
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$45,297
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2024 $45,603
2025 $45,297
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