Health Clerk Salary in the United States

How much does a Health Clerk make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Health Clerk in the United States is $40,809 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $46,807
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $37,298 to $43,949
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $34,102
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Health Clerk Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $43,949 $3,662 $845 $21
Average $40,809 $3,401 $785 $20
25th Percentile $37,298 $3,108 $717 $18
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Key Factors That Influence Health Clerk Salaries

A Health 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Health Clerk Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Health 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): $40,578
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $45,284
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $50,577
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $58,166
  • Expert (over 8 years): $88,923
Levels Salary
Health Cl... Level Health Clerk$40,578
Patient R... Level Health Clerk$45,284
Senior Pa... Level Health Clerk$50,577
Admitting... Level Health Clerk$58,166
Admitting... Level Health Clerk$88,923
$40,578 0 yr
$45,284 < 2 yrs
$50,577 2-4 yrs
$58,166 5-8 yrs
$88,923 > 8 yrs
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How Do Health 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 Health Clerks. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $45,184.
  • California: $45,012.
  • Massachusetts: $44,412.

Top Paying Cities for Health 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:

  • San Jose: $51,472
  • San Francisco: $50,909
  • Oakland: $49,836

What Skills Can Increase a Health Clerk's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 17.58% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Patient Care (Mentioned in 2.66% Job Postings): Patient care refers to the prevention, treatment, and management of illness and the preservation of physical and mental well-being through services offered by health professionals.
  • Appointment Scheduling (Mentioned in 1.64% Job Postings): Appointment scheduling software or meeting scheduling tools allows businesses and professionals to manage appointments and bookings.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 17.58%
Patient Care 2.66%
Appointment Scheduling 1.64%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Health Clerk's salary.
  • Physical Rehabilitation: Can increase your salary by up to 74%.
  • Showing Empathy: Can increase your salary by up to 30%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Physical Rehabilitation
$71,008
74%
Showing Empathy
$53,052
30%
Initiative
$44,482
9%
Managed Care
$44,482
9%
Coordination
$44,074
8%
Process Improvement
$43,258
6%
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Health Clerk Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Health Clerk roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Health Clerk positions in Insurance or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Health Clerk as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Health Clerk

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$48,971$24.020%
Business Services$44,890$22.010%

How Education impacts a Health Clerk's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Health Clerks enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Health Clerk with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $39,556 and $41,784).

Health Clerk Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Health Clerk
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.6%
High School 53.3%
Associates 21.8%
Bachelors 19.1%
Masters 2.2%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Health Clerk Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Health 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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Health Clerk

Salaries for a Health Clerk can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $46,365 in 2023 to around $44,600 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Health Clerk salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Health Clerk Over Time

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2023
$46,365
2024
$45,733
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2023 $46,365
2024 $45,733
2025 $44,600
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  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Vice President, Payments Engineering. About the Company. Globally-recognized provider of corporate payment solutions. Industry. Financial Services. Type. P... more

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  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Senior Vice President of Project Delivery. About the Company. A multi-billion-dollar construction organization with collaborative, servant-minded leadershi... more

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  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Chief of Staff. About the Company. Innovative travel platform for booking & managing work trips. Industry. Computer Software. Type. Privately Held, VC-back... more

    21 Days Ago

  • McDonalds

    Columbus, OH

    McDonalds | Columbus, OH

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    28 Days Ago

  • Amazon Flex

    Columbus, OH

    Amazon Flex | Columbus, OH

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  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Vice President, Commercial. About the Company. Globally-recognized manufacturer of packaging components & delivery systems for injectable drugs. Industry. ... more

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FAQ about Health Clerk

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Health Clerk?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Health Clerk roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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