What are the main factors that influence an Admin Clerk's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Admin Clerk's salary?

An Admin Clerk's salary grows with experience: an Admin Clerk (0-1 years)earns $47,775, an Administrative Assistant II (1-3 years)earns $56,167, an Administrative Assistant III (3-5 years)earns $66,848, an Administrative Assistant IV (5-7 years)earns $78,417,

What are the highest paying states for an Admin Clerk?

Admin Clerk salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Admin Clerk roles are District of Columbia $50,653, California $50,461, Massachusetts $49,789. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Admin Clerk roles make?

Salaries for Admin Clerk level roles vary by specialization: Credit Admin: $114,812; Database Admin: $106,207; healthcare admin: $99,214; Admin Supervisor: $74,773; Payroll Admin: $74,757.

Admin Clerk Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Admin Clerk make in Rhode Island?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for an Admin Clerk in Rhode Island is $47,432 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $55,599
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,499 to $51,707
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,008

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Admin Clerk Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,707	$4,309	$994	$25
Average	$47,432	$3,953	$912	$23
25th Percentile	$42,499	$3,542	$817	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Admin Clerk Salaries

An Admin 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 Do Admin 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 Admin Clerks. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $50,653.
California: $50,461.
Massachusetts: $49,789.

District of Columbia $50,653 California $50,461 Massachusetts $49,789 Washington $49,606 New Jersey $49,587 Alaska $49,523 Connecticut $48,892 New York $48,636

Hawaii $47,817 Rhode Island $47,432 Maryland $47,172 Minnesota $46,815 Colorado $46,678 Illinois $46,632 Oregon $46,458 Delaware $46,330

New Hampshire $46,249 Virginia $46,069 Pennsylvania $45,543 Nevada $45,278 North Dakota $45,191 Michigan $45,054 Wisconsin $45,003 Vermont $44,903

Texas $44,623 Maine $44,605 Arizona $44,578 Ohio $44,546 Georgia $44,125 Indiana $43,914 Wyoming $43,873 Utah $43,809

Iowa $43,782 Kansas $43,562 Louisiana $43,498 North Carolina $43,475 Missouri $43,466 Florida $43,288 Montana $43,192 Nebraska $43,100

Kentucky $43,050 South Carolina $42,867 Tennessee $42,752 Idaho $42,707 New Mexico $42,373 Oklahoma $42,299 Alabama $42,030 South Dakota $41,577

Arkansas $41,330 West Virginia $41,197 Mississippi $40,799

Top Paying Cities for Admin 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:

Adamsville: $48,025
Albion: $47,620
Ashaway: $47,934

Adamsville, RI $48,025 Albion, RI $47,620 Ashaway, RI $47,934 Barrington, RI $47,494 Block Island, RI $47,759 Bradford, RI $47,906 Bristol, RI $47,677 Carolina, RI $47,826

Charlestown, RI $47,844 Chepachet, RI $47,749 Clayville, RI $47,615 Coventry, RI $47,618 West Greenwich, RI $47,749 East Greenwich, RI $47,586 Exeter, RI $47,736 Fiskeville, RI $47,493

Forestdale, RI $47,859 Foster, RI $47,723 Glendale, RI $47,863 Greene, RI $47,786 Greenville, RI $47,512 Harmony, RI $47,573 Harrisville, RI $47,842 Hope, RI $47,523

Hope Valley, RI $47,892 Hopkinton, RI $47,955 Jamestown, RI $47,795 Kenyon, RI $47,820 Little Compton, RI $48,018 Manville, RI $47,682 Mapleville, RI $47,758 Newport, RI $47,843

Middletown, RI $47,864 North Kingstown, RI $47,668 North Scituate, RI $47,573 Oakland, RI $47,809 Pascoag, RI $47,874 Pawtucket, RI $47,423 Central Falls, RI $47,444 Cumberland, RI $47,714

Lincoln, RI $47,492 Portsmouth, RI $47,838 Prudence Island, RI $47,740 Rockville, RI $47,948 Saunderstown, RI $47,766 Shannock, RI $47,823 Slatersville, RI $47,860 Slocum, RI $47,765

Tiverton, RI $47,984 Wakefield, RI $47,807 Kingston, RI $47,789 Narragansett, RI $47,820 Peace Dale, RI $47,801 Warren, RI $47,617 Warwick, RI $47,484 Westerly, RI $47,946

West Kingston, RI $47,804 West Warwick, RI $47,542 Wood River Junction, RI $47,872 Woonsocket, RI $47,862 North Smithfield, RI $47,753 Wyoming, RI $47,823 Providence, RI $47,410 Cranston, RI $47,416

North Providence, RI $47,421 East Providence, RI $47,413 Riverside, RI $47,428 Rumford, RI $47,421 Smithfield, RI $47,517 Johnston, RI $47,437

Admin Clerk Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Admin 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 June 01, 2026

$42,499

Average $47,432/year

$51,707

$3,542

Average $3,953/month

$4,309

$817

Average $912/week

$994

$20

Average $23/hour

$25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,707	$4,309	$994	$25
Average	$47,432	$3,953	$912	$23
25th Percentile	$42,499	$3,542	$817	$20

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