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: starting around $45,758 for beginners, reaching about $48,788 at mid-level, and approach $52,821 for experts.

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 $52,346, California $52,147, Massachusetts $51,452. 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: $59,119; Data Processing Clerk: $47,542; Document Processing Clerk: $47,005; Policy Processing Clerk, Sr.: $43,024; Item Processing Clerk: $42,387.

Processing Clerk Salary in Delaware

How much does a Processing Clerk make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Processing Clerk in Delaware is $47,878 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): $57,802
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $43,253 to $53,073
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,042

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Processing Clerk Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$53,073	$4,423	$1,021	$26
Average	$47,878	$3,990	$921	$23
25th Percentile	$43,253	$3,604	$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): $45,758
Early Career (1-2 years): $46,080
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $48,788
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $52,569
Expert (over 8 years): $52,821

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Processing Clerk	$45,758
Intermediate Level Processing Clerk	$46,080
Senior Level Processing Clerk	$48,788
Specialist Level Processing Clerk	$52,569
Expert Level Processing Clerk	$52,821

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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: $52,346.
California: $52,147.
Massachusetts: $51,452.

District of Columbia $52,346 California $52,147 Massachusetts $51,452 Washington $51,263 New Jersey $51,244 Alaska $51,178 Connecticut $50,526 New York $50,261

Hawaii $49,415 Rhode Island $49,018 Maryland $48,748 Minnesota $48,379 Colorado $48,238 Illinois $48,190 Oregon $48,011 Delaware $47,878

New Hampshire $47,795 Virginia $47,609 Pennsylvania $47,065 Nevada $46,791 North Dakota $46,701 Michigan $46,559 Wisconsin $46,507 Vermont $46,403

Texas $46,115 Maine $46,096 Arizona $46,067 Ohio $46,034 Georgia $45,599 Indiana $45,382 Wyoming $45,339 Utah $45,273

Iowa $45,245 Kansas $45,018 Louisiana $44,952 North Carolina $44,928 Missouri $44,919 Florida $44,734 Montana $44,635 Nebraska $44,540

Kentucky $44,488 South Carolina $44,299 Tennessee $44,181 Idaho $44,134 New Mexico $43,789 Oklahoma $43,713 Alabama $43,434 South Dakota $42,966

Arkansas $42,711 West Virginia $42,574 Mississippi $42,162

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: $49,552
Little Creek: $49,093
Magnolia: $49,297

Lincoln, DE $49,552 Little Creek, DE $49,093 Magnolia, DE $49,297 Milford, DE $49,552 Marydel, DE $48,909 Millsboro, DE $49,552 Millville, DE $49,883 Milton, DE $49,552

Nassau, DE $49,552 Ocean View, DE $49,883 Rehoboth Beach, DE $49,883 Seaford, DE $49,032 Selbyville, DE $49,883 Smyrna, DE $48,852 Viola, DE $49,297 Woodside, DE $49,155

Bear, DE $48,493 Newark, DE $48,512 Claymont, DE $48,550 Delaware City, DE $48,512 Hockessin, DE $48,550 Kirkwood, DE $48,512 Middletown, DE $48,753 Montchanin, DE $48,550

New Castle, DE $48,550 Odessa, DE $48,819 Port Penn, DE $48,379 Rockland, DE $48,550 Saint Georges, DE $48,512 Townsend, DE $48,748 Winterthur, DE $48,550 Lewes, DE $49,552

Wilmington, DE $48,550 Dover, DE $49,070 Dover Afb, DE $49,183 Bethany Beach, DE $49,883 Bethel, DE $49,032 Bridgeville, DE $49,552 Camden Wyoming, DE $49,122 Cheswold, DE $48,956

Clayton, DE $48,833 Dagsboro, DE $49,883 Delmar, DE $49,032 Ellendale, DE $49,552 Felton, DE $49,552 Fenwick Island, DE $49,883 Frankford, DE $49,883 Frederica, DE $49,552

Georgetown, DE $49,552 Greenwood, DE $49,552 Harbeson, DE $49,552 Harrington, DE $49,552 Hartly, DE $48,810 Houston, DE $49,552 Kenton, DE $48,833 Laurel, DE $49,032

Yorklyn, DE $48,550

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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$43,253

Average $47,878/year

$53,073

$3,604

Average $3,990/month

$4,423

$832

Average $921/week

$1,021

$21

Average $23/hour

$26

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$53,073	$4,423	$1,021	$26
Average	$47,878	$3,990	$921	$23
25th Percentile	$43,253	$3,604	$832	$21

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