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 $46,847 for beginners, reaching about $49,949 at mid-level, and approach $54,078 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 Rhode Island

How much does a Processing Clerk make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Processing Clerk in Rhode Island is $49,018 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $59,178
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,282 to $54,336
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,971

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Processing Clerk Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$54,336	$4,528	$1,045	$26
Average	$49,018	$4,085	$943	$24
25th Percentile	$44,282	$3,690	$852	$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): $46,847
Early Career (1-2 years): $47,176
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $49,949
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $53,820
Expert (over 8 years): $54,078

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Processing Clerk	$46,847
Intermediate Level Processing Clerk	$47,176
Senior Level Processing Clerk	$49,949
Specialist Level Processing Clerk	$53,820
Expert Level Processing Clerk	$54,078

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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:

Adamsville: $49,821
Albion: $48,994
Ashaway: $50,010

Adamsville, RI $49,821 Albion, RI $48,994 Ashaway, RI $50,010 Barrington, RI $48,994 Block Island, RI $49,750 Bradford, RI $49,977 Bristol, RI $48,947 Carolina, RI $49,571

Charlestown, RI $49,623 Chepachet, RI $48,899 Clayville, RI $48,947 Coventry, RI $48,899 West Greenwich, RI $48,866 East Greenwich, RI $48,933 Exeter, RI $49,977 Fiskeville, RI $48,994

Forestdale, RI $48,947 Foster, RI $48,866 Glendale, RI $48,866 Greene, RI $49,415 Greenville, RI $48,994 Harmony, RI $48,980 Harrisville, RI $48,899 Hope, RI $48,994

Hope Valley, RI $50,010 Hopkinton, RI $50,025 Jamestown, RI $49,523 Kenyon, RI $49,963 Little Compton, RI $49,802 Manville, RI $48,994 Mapleville, RI $48,866 Newport, RI $49,533

Middletown, RI $49,741 North Kingstown, RI $48,852 North Scituate, RI $48,980 Oakland, RI $48,914 Pascoag, RI $48,885 Pawtucket, RI $48,994 Central Falls, RI $48,994 Cumberland, RI $48,994

Lincoln, RI $48,994 Portsmouth, RI $49,334 Prudence Island, RI $48,899 Rockville, RI $50,025 Saunderstown, RI $49,552 Shannock, RI $49,949 Slatersville, RI $48,947 Slocum, RI $49,552

Tiverton, RI $49,836 Wakefield, RI $49,500 Kingston, RI $49,509 Narragansett, RI $49,519 Peace Dale, RI $49,500 Warren, RI $48,980 Warwick, RI $48,994 Westerly, RI $50,039

West Kingston, RI $49,538 West Warwick, RI $48,994 Wood River Junction, RI $49,977 Woonsocket, RI $48,947 North Smithfield, RI $48,980 Wyoming, RI $49,963 Providence, RI $48,994 Cranston, RI $48,994

North Providence, RI $48,994 East Providence, RI $48,994 Riverside, RI $48,994 Rumford, RI $48,994 Smithfield, RI $48,994 Johnston, RI $48,994

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

$44,282

Average $49,018/year

$54,336

$3,690

Average $4,085/month

$4,528

$852

Average $943/week

$1,045

$21

Average $24/hour

$26

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$54,336	$4,528	$1,045	$26
Average	$49,018	$4,085	$943	$24
25th Percentile	$44,282	$3,690	$852	$21

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