Meat Department Clerk Salary in the United States

How much does a Meat Department Clerk make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Meat Department Clerk in the United States is $35,550 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $40,461
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $33,277 to $38,120
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $31,208
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Meat Department Clerk Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $38,120 $3,177 $733 $18
Average $35,550 $2,962 $684 $17
25th Percentile $33,277 $2,773 $640 $16
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Key Factors That Influence Meat Department Clerk Salaries

A Meat Department 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 Meat Department Clerk Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Meat Department 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): $35,190
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $35,436
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $36,003
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $36,117
  • Expert (over 8 years): $36,192
Levels Salary
Entry Level Meat Department Clerk$35,190
Intermediate Level Meat Department Clerk$35,436
Senior Level Meat Department Clerk$36,003
Specialist Level Meat Department Clerk$36,117
Expert Level Meat Department Clerk$36,192
$35,190 0 yr
$35,436 < 2 yrs
$36,003 2-4 yrs
$36,117 5-8 yrs
$36,192 > 8 yrs
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How Do Meat Department 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 Meat Department Clerks. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $39,361.
  • California: $39,212.
  • Massachusetts: $38,689.

Top Paying Cities for Meat Department 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: $44,839
  • San Francisco: $44,348
  • Oakland: $43,414

What Skills Can Increase a Meat Department Clerk's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 25.56% 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.
  • Guest Service (Mentioned in 2.58% Job Postings): Guest services is a division of the hospitality industry. The goal of guest services is to provide customers with an enjoyable experience, primarily in the hotel and spa industry, sports facilities, and event venues.
  • Product Knowledge (Mentioned in 1.47% 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.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 25.56%
Guest Service 2.58%
Product Knowledge 1.47%
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 Meat Department Clerk's salary.
  • Coordination: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Quality Assurance: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Preventive Maintenance: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Coordination
$41,238
16%
Quality Assurance
$40,527
14%
Preventive Maintenance
$38,749
9%
Agility
$38,749
9%
Honesty and Integrity
$38,394
8%
Team Management
$38,394
8%
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How Education impacts a Meat Department Clerk's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Meat Department Clerks 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 Meat Department Clerk with a No Diploma is between $30,186 and $32,601).

Meat Department Clerk Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Meat Department Clerk
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 10.0%
High School 50.0%
Associates 40.0%
Bachelors 0.0%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Meat Department Clerk Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Meat Department 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 Meat Department Clerk

Salaries for a Meat Department Clerk can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $36,548 in 2023 to around $36,630 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Meat Department Clerk salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Meat Department Clerk Over Time

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2023
$36,548
2024
$36,817
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2024 $36,817
2025 $36,630
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