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 $37,912, an Processing Clerk (1-3 years)earns $49,370, an Order Fulfillment Clerk III (3-5 years)earns $61,249, an Order Fulfillment Supervisor (5+ years)earns $66,938, an Order Fulfillment Senior Supervisor (5+ years)earns $86,090,

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 $52,371, California $52,172, Massachusetts $51,477. 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: $59,128; Data Processing Clerk: $47,547; Document Processing Clerk: $47,012; Policy Processing Clerk, Sr.: $43,024; Item Processing Clerk: $42,397.

Processing Clerk Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Processing Clerk make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Processing Clerk in Rhode Island is $49,041 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): $59,213
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,305 to $54,366
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,992

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Processing Clerk Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$54,366	$4,530	$1,045	$26
Average	$49,041	$4,087	$943	$24
25th Percentile	$44,305	$3,692	$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): $37,912
Early Career (1-2 years): $49,370
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $61,249
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $66,938
Expert (over 8 years): $86,090

Levels	Salary
Order Ful... Level Processing Clerk	$37,912
Processin... Level Processing Clerk	$49,370
Order Ful... Level Processing Clerk	$61,249
Order Ful... Level Processing Clerk	$66,938
Order Ful... Level Processing Clerk	$86,090

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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: $52,371.
California: $52,172.
Massachusetts: $51,477.

District of Columbia $52,371 California $52,172 Massachusetts $51,477 Washington $51,288 New Jersey $51,269 Alaska $51,203 Connecticut $50,550 New York $50,285

Hawaii $49,438 Rhode Island $49,041 Maryland $48,771 Minnesota $48,402 Colorado $48,260 Illinois $48,213 Oregon $48,033 Delaware $47,901

New Hampshire $47,818 Virginia $47,631 Pennsylvania $47,087 Nevada $46,813 North Dakota $46,723 Michigan $46,581 Wisconsin $46,529 Vermont $46,425

Texas $46,137 Maine $46,118 Arizona $46,089 Ohio $46,056 Georgia $45,621 Indiana $45,404 Wyoming $45,361 Utah $45,295

Iowa $45,266 Kansas $45,039 Louisiana $44,973 North Carolina $44,949 Missouri $44,940 Florida $44,756 Montana $44,656 Nebraska $44,562

Kentucky $44,510 South Carolina $44,320 Tennessee $44,202 Idaho $44,155 New Mexico $43,810 Oklahoma $43,734 Alabama $43,455 South Dakota $42,987

Arkansas $42,731 West Virginia $42,594 Mississippi $42,182

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: $49,845
Albion: $49,017
Ashaway: $50,034

Adamsville, RI $49,845 Albion, RI $49,017 Ashaway, RI $50,034 Barrington, RI $49,017 Block Island, RI $49,774 Bradford, RI $50,001 Bristol, RI $48,970 Carolina, RI $49,594

Charlestown, RI $49,646 Chepachet, RI $48,923 Clayville, RI $48,970 Coventry, RI $48,923 West Greenwich, RI $48,890 East Greenwich, RI $48,956 Exeter, RI $50,001 Fiskeville, RI $49,017

Forestdale, RI $48,970 Foster, RI $48,890 Glendale, RI $48,890 Greene, RI $49,438 Greenville, RI $49,017 Harmony, RI $49,003 Harrisville, RI $48,923 Hope, RI $49,017

Hope Valley, RI $50,034 Hopkinton, RI $50,048 Jamestown, RI $49,547 Kenyon, RI $49,987 Little Compton, RI $49,826 Manville, RI $49,017 Mapleville, RI $48,890 Newport, RI $49,557

Middletown, RI $49,765 North Kingstown, RI $48,875 North Scituate, RI $49,003 Oakland, RI $48,937 Pascoag, RI $48,909 Pawtucket, RI $49,017 Central Falls, RI $49,017 Cumberland, RI $49,017

Lincoln, RI $49,017 Portsmouth, RI $49,358 Prudence Island, RI $48,923 Rockville, RI $50,048 Saunderstown, RI $49,575 Shannock, RI $49,973 Slatersville, RI $48,970 Slocum, RI $49,575

Tiverton, RI $49,859 Wakefield, RI $49,523 Kingston, RI $49,533 Narragansett, RI $49,542 Peace Dale, RI $49,523 Warren, RI $49,003 Warwick, RI $49,017 Westerly, RI $50,063

West Kingston, RI $49,561 West Warwick, RI $49,017 Wood River Junction, RI $50,001 Woonsocket, RI $48,970 North Smithfield, RI $49,003 Wyoming, RI $49,987 Providence, RI $49,017 Cranston, RI $49,017

North Providence, RI $49,017 East Providence, RI $49,017 Riverside, RI $49,017 Rumford, RI $49,017 Smithfield, RI $49,017 Johnston, RI $49,017

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 April 01, 2026

$44,305

Average $49,041/year

$54,366

$3,692

Average $4,087/month

$4,530

$852

Average $943/week

$1,045

$21

Average $24/hour

$26

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$54,366	$4,530	$1,045	$26
Average	$49,041	$4,087	$943	$24
25th Percentile	$44,305	$3,692	$852	$21

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