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

A Clerk's salary grows with experience: a General Clerk I (0-1 years)earns $43,088, a Clerk (1-3 years)earns $47,881, a General Clerk III (3-5 years)earns $52,925, a Clerical Supervisor (5+ years)earns $74,616,

What are the highest paying states for a Clerk?

Clerk salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Clerk roles are District of Columbia $47,422, California $47,242, Massachusetts $46,612. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Clerk roles make?

Salaries for Clerk level roles vary by specialization: Travel Clerk: $56,455; Benefits Clerk: $55,028; Reinsurance Clerk: $51,851; Advertising Clerk: $49,869; OTC Clerk: $49,352.

Clerk Salary in District of Columbia

How much does a Clerk make in District of Columbia?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Clerk in District of Columbia is $47,670 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $54,315
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,465 to $51,148
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,726

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Clerk Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,148	$4,262	$984	$25
Average	$47,670	$3,973	$917	$23
25th Percentile	$42,465	$3,539	$817	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Clerk Salaries

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

District of Columbia: $47,422.
California: $47,242.
Massachusetts: $46,612.

District of Columbia $47,422 California $47,242 Massachusetts $46,612 Washington $46,441 New Jersey $46,424 Alaska $46,364 Connecticut $45,773 New York $45,533

Hawaii $44,766 Rhode Island $44,406 Maryland $44,162 Minnesota $43,828 Colorado $43,700 Illinois $43,657 Oregon $43,494 Delaware $43,374

New Hampshire $43,299 Virginia $43,130 Pennsylvania $42,637 Nevada $42,389 North Dakota $42,308 Michigan $42,179 Wisconsin $42,132 Vermont $42,038

Texas $41,777 Maine $41,759 Arizona $41,734 Ohio $41,704 Georgia $41,310 Indiana $41,113 Wyoming $41,074 Utah $41,014

Iowa $40,989 Kansas $40,783 Louisiana $40,723 North Carolina $40,702 Missouri $40,693 Florida $40,526 Montana $40,436 Nebraska $40,350

Kentucky $40,303 South Carolina $40,132 Tennessee $40,025 Idaho $39,982 New Mexico $39,669 Oklahoma $39,601 Alabama $39,348 South Dakota $38,924

Arkansas $38,693 West Virginia $38,569 Mississippi $38,196

Top Paying Cities for 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:

Parcel Return Service: $47,422
Washington: $47,422
Naval Anacost Annex: $47,422

Parcel Return Service, DC $47,422 Washington, DC $47,422 Naval Anacost Annex, DC $47,422 Washington Navy Yard, DC $47,422

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

Understanding how a 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 May 18, 2021

$42,465

Average $47,670/year

$51,148

$3,539

Average $3,973/month

$4,262

$817

Average $917/week

$984

$20

Average $23/hour

$25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,148	$4,262	$984	$25
Average	$47,670	$3,973	$917	$23
25th Percentile	$42,465	$3,539	$817	$20

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