What are the main factors that influence a Processing Clerk's salary?

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

How does experience change A Processing Clerk's salary?

A Processing Clerk's salary grows with experience: an Order Fulfillment Clerk I (0-1 years)earns $37,029, an Processing Clerk (1-3 years)earns $48,230, an Order Fulfillment Clerk III (3-5 years)earns $59,836, an Order Fulfillment Supervisor (5+ years)earns $65,388, an Order Fulfillment Senior Supervisor (5+ years)earns $84,089,

What are the highest paying states for a Processing Clerk?

Processing Clerk salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Processing Clerk roles are District of Columbia $52,380, California $52,181, Massachusetts $51,485. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Processing Clerk roles make?

Salaries for Processing Clerk level roles vary by specialization: Order Processing Clerk: $59,133; Data Processing Clerk: $47,550; Policy Processing Clerk, Sr.: $43,024; Item Processing Clerk: $42,399; Sterile Processing Clerk: $41,267.

Processing Clerk Salary in Delaware

How much does a Processing Clerk make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Processing Clerk in Delaware is $47,909 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $57,855
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $43,282 to $53,115
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,069

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Processing Clerk Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$53,115	$4,426	$1,021	$26
Average	$47,909	$3,992	$921	$23
25th Percentile	$43,282	$3,607	$832	$21

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Key Factors That Influence Processing Clerk Salaries

A Processing 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 Processing Clerk Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Processing 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): $37,029
Early Career (1-2 years): $48,230
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $59,836
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $65,388
Expert (over 8 years): $84,089

Levels	Salary
Order Ful... Level Processing Clerk	$37,029
Processin... Level Processing Clerk	$48,230
Order Ful... Level Processing Clerk	$59,836
Order Ful... Level Processing Clerk	$65,388
Order Ful... Level Processing Clerk	$84,089

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

District of Columbia: $52,380.
California: $52,181.
Massachusetts: $51,485.

District of Columbia $52,380 California $52,181 Massachusetts $51,485 Washington $51,296 New Jersey $51,277 Alaska $51,211 Connecticut $50,558 New York $50,293

Hawaii $49,446 Rhode Island $49,049 Maryland $48,779 Minnesota $48,410 Colorado $48,268 Illinois $48,221 Oregon $48,041 Delaware $47,909

New Hampshire $47,826 Virginia $47,639 Pennsylvania $47,095 Nevada $46,821 North Dakota $46,731 Michigan $46,589 Wisconsin $46,537 Vermont $46,433

Texas $46,144 Maine $46,125 Arizona $46,097 Ohio $46,064 Georgia $45,629 Indiana $45,411 Wyoming $45,368 Utah $45,302

Iowa $45,274 Kansas $45,047 Louisiana $44,981 North Carolina $44,957 Missouri $44,947 Florida $44,763 Montana $44,664 Nebraska $44,569

Kentucky $44,517 South Carolina $44,328 Tennessee $44,209 Idaho $44,162 New Mexico $43,817 Oklahoma $43,741 Alabama $43,462 South Dakota $42,994

Arkansas $42,738 West Virginia $42,601 Mississippi $42,189

Top Paying Cities for Processing 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:

Lincoln: $47,693
Little Creek: $48,042
Magnolia: $47,973

Lincoln, DE $47,693 Little Creek, DE $48,042 Magnolia, DE $47,973 Milford, DE $47,814 Marydel, DE $47,893 Millsboro, DE $47,493 Millville, DE $47,566 Milton, DE $47,649

Nassau, DE $47,683 Ocean View, DE $47,558 Rehoboth Beach, DE $47,650 Seaford, DE $47,677 Selbyville, DE $47,479 Smyrna, DE $48,075 Viola, DE $47,854 Woodside, DE $47,983

Bear, DE $47,872 Newark, DE $47,854 Claymont, DE $47,952 Delaware City, DE $47,902 Hockessin, DE $47,850 Kirkwood, DE $47,893 Middletown, DE $47,911 Montchanin, DE $47,861

New Castle, DE $47,868 Odessa, DE $47,935 Port Penn, DE $47,967 Rockland, DE $47,865 Saint Georges, DE $47,896 Townsend, DE $47,970 Winterthur, DE $47,871 Lewes, DE $47,667

Wilmington, DE $47,852 Dover, DE $48,042 Dover Afb, DE $47,789 Bethany Beach, DE $47,508 Bethel, DE $47,557 Bridgeville, DE $47,670 Camden Wyoming, DE $47,907 Cheswold, DE $48,027

Clayton, DE $48,028 Dagsboro, DE $47,475 Delmar, DE $47,399 Ellendale, DE $47,543 Felton, DE $47,811 Fenwick Island, DE $47,486 Frankford, DE $47,403 Frederica, DE $47,858

Georgetown, DE $47,457 Greenwood, DE $47,677 Harbeson, DE $47,508 Harrington, DE $47,750 Hartly, DE $47,899 Houston, DE $47,682 Kenton, DE $48,030 Laurel, DE $47,429

Yorklyn, DE $47,864

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

Understanding how a Processing 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.

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$43,282

Average $47,909/year

$53,115

$3,607

Average $3,992/month

$4,426

$832

Average $921/week

$1,021

$21

Average $23/hour

$26

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$53,115	$4,426	$1,021	$26
Average	$47,909	$3,992	$921	$23
25th Percentile	$43,282	$3,607	$832	$21

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