Order Clerk Salary in the United States

How much does an Order Clerk make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Order Clerk in the United States is $37,917 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $18.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $44,862
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $35,666 to $41,552
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $33,617
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Order Clerk Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $41,552 $3,463 $799 $20
Average $37,917 $3,160 $729 $18
25th Percentile $35,666 $2,972 $686 $17
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Key Factors That Influence Order Clerk Salaries

An Order 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 Order Clerk Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Order 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): $37,650
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $49,071
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $60,884
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $66,514
  • Expert (over 8 years): $85,514
Levels Salary
Order Cle... Level Order Clerk$37,650
Order Ful... Level Order Clerk$49,071
Order Ful... Level Order Clerk$60,884
Order Ful... Level Order Clerk$66,514
Order Ful... Level Order Clerk$85,514
$37,650 0 yr
$49,071 < 2 yrs
$60,884 2-4 yrs
$66,514 5-8 yrs
$85,514 > 8 yrs
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How Do Order 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 Order Clerks. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $41,982.
  • California: $41,823.
  • Massachusetts: $41,265.

Top Paying Cities for Order 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: $47,825
  • San Francisco: $47,301
  • Oakland: $46,304

What Skills Can Increase an Order Clerk's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 28.26% 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.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 2.48% 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.
  • Accounting (Mentioned in 1.36% Job Postings): Creating financial statements and reports based on the summary of financial and business transactions.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 28.26%
Microsoft Office 2.48%
Accounting 1.36%
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 an Order Clerk's salary.
  • Vendor Relationships: Can increase your salary by up to 29%.
  • Salesforce: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Customer Sales: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Vendor Relationships
$48,913
29%
Salesforce
$43,226
14%
Customer Sales
$42,846
13%
Order Management
$42,467
12%
Insight
$42,467
12%
Prioritization
$41,330
9%
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Order Clerk Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Order Clerk roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 45% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Order Clerk positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Order Clerk as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Order Clerk

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$47,396$23.025%
Financial Services$43,605$21.015%
Energy & Utilities$41,709$20.010%
Insurance$41,709$20.010%
Pharmaceuticals$41,709$20.010%

How Education impacts an Order Clerk's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Order 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 an Order Clerk with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $39,696 and $41,727).

Order Clerk Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Order Clerk
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 4.0%
High School 40.0%
Associates 28.0%
Bachelors 16.0%
Masters 12.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Order Clerk Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Order 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 Order Clerk

Salaries for an Order Clerk can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $33,890 in 2023 to around $33,329 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Order Clerk salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Order Clerk Over Time

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2023
$33,890
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$33,613
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2024 $33,613
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FAQ about Order Clerk

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Order Clerk?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Order Clerk roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

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