Material Control Clerk Salary in the United States

How much does a Material Control Clerk make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Material Control Clerk in the United States is $55,632 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $67,527
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,601 to $61,858
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,200
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Material Control Clerk Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $61,858 $5,155 $1,190 $30
Average $55,632 $4,636 $1,070 $27
25th Percentile $48,601 $4,050 $935 $23
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Key Factors That Influence Material Control Clerk Salaries

A Material Control 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Material Control Clerk Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Material Control 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): $55,174
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $63,652
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $75,589
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $100,558
  • Expert (over 8 years): $77,228
Levels Salary
Material ... Level Material Control Clerk$55,174
Inventory... Level Material Control Clerk$63,652
Inventory... Level Material Control Clerk$75,589
Inventory... Level Material Control Clerk$100,558
Inventory... Level Material Control Clerk$77,228
$55,174 0 yr
$63,652 < 2 yrs
$75,589 2-4 yrs
$100,558 5-8 yrs
$77,228 > 8 yrs
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How Do Material Control 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 Material Control Clerks. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $61,596.
  • California: $61,362.
  • Massachusetts: $60,545.

Top Paying Cities for Material Control 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: $70,169
  • San Francisco: $69,401
  • Oakland: $67,938

What Skills Can Increase a Material Control Clerk's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 4.96% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 2.32% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • Procurement (Mentioned in 1.01% Job Postings): Procurement is the process of finding and agreeing to terms, and acquiring goods, services, or works from an external source, often via a tendering or competitive bidding process. Procurement is used to ensure the buyer receives goods, services, or works at the best possible price when aspects such as quality, quantity, time, and location are compared. Corporations and public bodies often define processes intended to promote fair and open competition for their business while minimizing risks such as exposure to fraud and collusion. Almost all purchasing decisions include factors such as delivery and handling, marginal benefit, and price fluctuations. Procurement generally involves making buying decisions under conditions of scarcity. If sound data is available, it is good practice to make use of economic analysis methods such as cost-benefit analysis or cost-utility analysis.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 4.96%
Microsoft Office 2.32%
Procurement 1.01%
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 Material Control Clerk's salary.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 36%.
  • Integrity: Can increase your salary by up to 24%.
  • Cost Control: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Commitment
$75,660
36%
Integrity
$68,984
24%
Cost Control
$65,090
17%
Presentation
$64,533
16%
Organizational Skills
$63,977
15%
Coordination
$63,421
14%
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Material Control Clerk Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Material Control Clerk roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 10% above the average. In contrast, Material Control Clerk positions in Transportation or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Material Control Clerk as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Material Control Clerk

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$61,195$29.010%
Biotechnology$61,195$29.010%
Business Services$61,195$29.010%
Chemicals$61,195$29.010%
Construction$61,195$29.010%

Material Control Clerk Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Material Control 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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Material Control Clerk

Salaries for a Material Control Clerk can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $54,234 in 2023 to around $54,140 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Material Control Clerk salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Material Control Clerk Over Time

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FAQ about Material Control Clerk

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Material Control Clerk?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Material Control Clerk roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

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