Clerk Salary in Salem, Oregon

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How much does a Clerk make in Salem, OR? The average Clerk salary in Salem, OR is $44,360 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $40,239 and $49,670. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Clerk Salary	$36,487	Salem,OR	March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Clerk Salary	$40,239	Salem,OR	March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Clerk Salary	$44,360	Salem,OR	March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Clerk Salary	$49,670	Salem,OR	March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Clerk Salary	$54,505	Salem,OR	March 01, 2025

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Fairland Management Company - Accounting Clerk

Fairland Management - Windom , MN

In this role, the Accounting Clerk will be responsible for assisting with A/P, A/R, bookkeeping, and financial reporting of business transactions, and will prepare tax-related documents for farm ...

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Data Entry Clerk - Mailroom - 100% On-site

nTech Workforce - Fairfax , VA

Responsibilities • Our client is looking for a Data Entry Clerk, working in a Mailroom environment, to separate, open, sort, and scan mail on a daily basis. The Data Entry Clerk will also be ...

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Accounting Clerk

Institute for Nonviolence Chicago - Chicago , IL

Accounting Clerk REPORTS TO : Director of Finance Exempt Status: Exempt POSITION OVERVIEW: Accounting Clerk - Join our Team! The Institute for Nonviolence Chicago is looking for a proactive and ...

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Shipping/Receiving Inventory Control Clerk

TPG HR Services USA - Bridgeton , NJ

Shipping/Receiving Inventory Control Clerk Are you the type of person who enjoys getting up bright and early, "runs a tight ship," and can keep a fast-paced operation moving smoothly and efficiently

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Data Entry Clerk

Ultimate Staffing - San Clemente , CA

Ultimate Staffing is seeking a Data Entry Clerk for a leading medical company specializing in healthcare services and solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented individual to ...

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Tribunal Clerk

Pivotal Solutions - Yonkers , NY

The Tribunal Clerk will also serve as the Receptionist when needed. * Collaborate with the Judicial Vicar on complex applications to determine the appropriate course of action. * Ensure all ...

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What does a Clerk do?

Clerk

Orders, maintains, and inventories department supply stock as required.

August 13, 2022

Check the boxes in the application that indicate that you speak, read, and write Chinese.

February 01, 2023

Reviews and processes applications, requisitions and related forms.

February 04, 2023

Select either I am a New User if you have not previously registered, or I have Registered Previously.

February 15, 2023

Receives, sorts and distributes incoming and outgoing mail.

February 16, 2023

Maintains and processes policies, procedures, financial statistics, quality records and other departmental documents as needed.

February 20, 2023

Answers telephones, prepares reports, takes minutes, may schedule meetings, and assist with maintenance of department payroll records.

March 02, 2023

Records, types, copies, and distributes correspondence as needed.

March 29, 2023

Provides clerical assistance, maintain files, and types correspondence, memos, reports, schedules, and forms, etc.

April 15, 2023

Contacts outside sources to resolve any issues or questions that may arise during the course of their work.

May 05, 2023

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About Salem, Oregon

Salem /ˈseɪləm/ is the capital of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley alongside the Willamette River, which runs north through the city. The river forms the boundary between Marion and Polk counties, and the city neighborhood of West Salem is in Polk County. Salem was founded in 1842, became the capital of the Oregon Territory in 1851, and was incorporated in 1857. Salem had a population of 169,798 in 2017, making it the second-largest city in the state after Portland. Salem is a little under an hour's driving dis...

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49670

44360

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50817

45154

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Clerk in Salem, OR. The base salary for Clerk ranges from $40,239 to $49,670 with the average base salary of $44,360. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $40,658 to $50,817 with the average total cash compensation of $45,154.

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About Salem, Oregon Salem /ˈseɪləm/ is the capital of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley....More

Salem, Oregon area prices were up 3.9% from a year ago

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