The average salary for a correspondence clerk in the United States is $46,940, but the range typically falls between $36,250 and $57,660. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $22.57, with a range between $17.43 and $27.72.
There are approximately 4,650 people employed as a correspondence clerk in the United States. With Texas, New York, California employing the highest number of correspondence clerks.The state with the best pay for a correspondence clerk is District of Columbia, with an average annual salary of $74,510, while Alabama has the lowest average annual salary of $31,200.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $31,200 | $15 |
| 25th Percentile | $36,250 | $17.43 |
| Median | $42,120 | $20.25 |
| 75th Percentile | $57,660 | $27.72 |
| 90th Percentile | $68,650 | $33 |
The salary of a correspondence clerk can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a correspondence clerk in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for correspondence clerks are District of Columbia, North Carolina, New York, Nebraska, Arizona while the worst states are Alabama, Indiana, Missouri, Florida, Georgia.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $22,830 | $31,200 | $42,680 |
| Arizona | $31,200 | $44,170 | $61,160 |
| California | $38,930 | $52,900 | $75,190 |
| District of Columbia | $67,960 | $74,510 | $97,190 |
| Florida | $35,150 | $37,870 | $44,580 |
| Georgia | $33,600 | $40,020 | $48,780 |
| Illinois | $31,990 | $41,390 | $48,900 |
| Indiana | $27,940 | $38,200 | $57,330 |
| Kentucky | $30,680 | $45,030 | $58,320 |
| Maine | $37,800 | $42,150 | $46,800 |
| Maryland | $35,000 | $45,370 | $63,530 |
| Missouri | $31,200 | $39,380 | $51,610 |
| Nebraska | $21,840 | $40,540 | $57,660 |
| New Hampshire | $34,340 | $46,080 | $55,240 |
| New York | $34,670 | $51,670 | $76,980 |
| North Carolina | $29,810 | $51,360 | $63,970 |
| Ohio | $34,780 | $43,160 | $52,870 |
| Oregon | $34,910 | $44,780 | $54,820 |
| Pennsylvania | $32,290 | $45,870 | $61,750 |
| South Carolina | $32,980 | $40,400 | $51,070 |
| Tennessee | $34,030 | $39,340 | $45,880 |
| Texas | $31,810 | $40,030 | $52,360 |
| Utah | $31,040 | $40,560 | $58,970 |
| Wisconsin | $35,480 | $46,320 | $54,250 |
Even between cities, the salary of a correspondence clerk can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for correspondence clerks is San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward area, CA with an average salary of $66,440.The city with the lowest average salary for correspondence clerks is El Paso, TX with an average salary of $34,000.
Areas with highest average salaries for correspondence clerks
Areas with lowest average salaries for correspondence clerks
The number of correspondence clerks in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of correspondence clerks has decreased by -1,500. On average, the number of correspondence clerks has been increasing by -6.1% each year. The salary of correspondence clerks has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of correspondence clerks has increased by $6,870. On average, the salary of correspondence clerks has been increasing by 4.3% each year.
Correspondence Clerks are part of the office and administrative support occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for correspondence clerks compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all office and administrative support occupations jobs here.
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