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Customer Service Clerk salary
Average customer service clerk salary
$16.14
How much does a customer service clerk make?
The average customer service clerk salary in the United States is $33,566. Customer service clerk salaries typically range between $26,000 and $42,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for customer service clerks is $16.14 per hour.
Customer service clerk salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Customer service clerks earn the highest average salary in Alaska.
Where can a Customer Service Clerk earn more?
Customer Service Clerk Salaries By Experience Level
Customer Service Clerk salary estimates from across the web
Average customer service clerk salary by state
Highest paying states for customer service clerks
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | $38,257 | $18.39 |
| 2 | New Hampshire | $37,392 | $17.98 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $36,960 | $17.77 |
| 4 | Iowa | $35,309 | $16.98 |
| 5 | Alaska | $41,923 | $20.16 |
| 6 | Wisconsin | $34,157 | $16.42 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $36,770 | $17.68 |
| 8 | Minnesota | $35,543 | $17.09 |
| 9 | Oregon | $36,829 | $17.71 |
| 10 | Vermont | $34,723 | $16.69 |
| 11 | Washington | $36,348 | $17.48 |
| 12 | Wyoming | $32,375 | $15.56 |
| 13 | Delaware | $34,111 | $16.40 |
| 14 | Kansas | $33,229 | $15.98 |
| 15 | New Jersey | $36,716 | $17.65 |
| 16 | Montana | $34,685 | $16.68 |
| 17 | Illinois | $33,596 | $16.15 |
| 18 | Idaho | $32,578 | $15.66 |
| 19 | Hawaii | $38,095 | $18.31 |
| 20 | South Dakota | $34,325 | $16.50 |
| 21 | Nebraska | $33,740 | $16.22 |
| 22 | Utah | $32,615 | $15.68 |
| 23 | Ohio | $31,489 | $15.14 |
| 24 | Massachusetts | $35,598 | $17.11 |
| 25 | Nevada | $33,760 | $16.23 |
| 26 | Tennessee | $31,159 | $14.98 |
| 27 | District of Columbia | $37,817 | $18.18 |
| 28 | Michigan | $31,045 | $14.93 |
| 29 | Missouri | $32,949 | $15.84 |
| 30 | Louisiana | $30,457 | $14.64 |
| 31 | Indiana | $30,601 | $14.71 |
| 32 | North Dakota | $32,509 | $15.63 |
| 33 | Arkansas | $30,869 | $14.84 |
| 34 | New York | $33,286 | $16.00 |
| 35 | Alabama | $30,495 | $14.66 |
| 36 | Pennsylvania | $31,468 | $15.13 |
| 37 | Maryland | $33,194 | $15.96 |
| 38 | Kentucky | $28,879 | $13.88 |
| 39 | Colorado | $30,808 | $14.81 |
| 40 | California | $32,993 | $15.86 |
| 41 | North Carolina | $30,200 | $14.52 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $30,485 | $14.66 |
| 43 | New Mexico | $30,251 | $14.54 |
| 44 | Arizona | $28,260 | $13.59 |
| 45 | Florida | $24,920 | $11.98 |
| 46 | Texas | $26,915 | $12.94 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $27,938 | $13.43 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $26,563 | $12.77 |
| 49 | South Carolina | $27,585 | $13.26 |
| 50 | Georgia | $26,400 | $12.69 |
| 51 | Virginia | $25,938 | $12.47 |
Highest paying cities for customer service clerks
The highest-paying cities for customer service clerks are Anchorage, AK, Providence, RI, and Bridgeport, CT.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anchorage, AK | $42,059 | $20.22 |
| 2 | Providence, RI | $36,829 | $17.71 |
| 3 | Bridgeport, CT | $36,771 | $17.68 |
| 4 | Brooklyn Park, MN | $35,582 | $17.11 |
| 5 | Des Moines, IA | $35,114 | $16.88 |
| 6 | Eau Claire, WI | $34,586 | $16.63 |
| 7 | Billings, MT | $34,419 | $16.55 |
| 8 | Wilmington, DE | $34,340 | $16.51 |
| 9 | Sioux Falls, SD | $34,298 | $16.49 |
| 10 | Rochester, NY | $34,073 | $16.38 |
| 11 | Omaha, NE | $33,752 | $16.23 |
| 12 | Schaumburg, IL | $33,741 | $16.22 |
| 13 | Las Vegas, NV | $33,612 | $16.16 |
| 14 | Baltimore, MD | $33,359 | $16.04 |
| 15 | Meridian, ID | $32,669 | $15.71 |
| 16 | Salt Lake City, UT | $32,588 | $15.67 |
| 17 | Sandusky, OH | $32,064 | $15.42 |
| 18 | San Diego, CA | $32,055 | $15.41 |
| 19 | Philadelphia, PA | $31,507 | $15.15 |
| 20 | Knoxville, TN | $31,197 | $15.00 |
Customer Service Clerk salary details
A customer service clerk's salary ranges from $26,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $42,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a customer service clerk's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $42,000 | $3,500 | $20 |
| 75th Percentile | $38,000 | $3,167 | $18 |
| Average | $33,566 | $2,797 | $16 |
| 25th Percentile | $29,000 | $2,417 | $14 |
| 10th Percentile | $26,000 | $2,167 | $13 |
Highest paying customer service clerk jobs
The highest paying types of customer service clerks are customer service expert, customer service executive, and customer service professional.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Receptionist/Customer Service | $30,604 | $2,550 | $14.71 | 216,587 |
| Customer Service Administrator | $35,824 | $2,985 | $17.22 | 247,315 |
| Customer Service Professional | $46,620 | $3,885 | $22.41 | 251,374 |
| Customer Service Representative | $32,260 | $2,688 | $15.51 | 209,515 |
| Customer Service, Warehouse | $30,800 | $2,567 | $14.81 | 265,059 |
| Customer Service Liaison | $36,143 | $3,012 | $17.38 | 206,705 |
Top companies hiring customer service clerks now:
Which companies pay customer service clerks the most?
Customer service clerk salaries at United States Courts and Michigan State University are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average customer service clerk salary at companies like International Paper and Rivian are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States Courts | $40,558 | $19.50 |
| 2 | Michigan State University | $40,060 | $19.26 |
| 3 | International Paper | $38,524 | $18.52 |
| 4 | Rivian | $38,426 | $18.47 |
| 5 | Martin Marietta | $38,404 | $18.46 |
| 6 | BNP Paribas | $38,302 | $18.41 |
| 7 | R+L Carriers | $38,153 | $18.34 |
| 8 | Raytheon Technologies | $37,758 | $18.15 |
| 9 | Valeo Electrical Systems, Inc. | $37,725 | $18.14 |
| 10 | Estes Express Lines | $37,476 | $18.02 |
| 11 | Koch Industries | $37,332 | $17.95 |
| 12 | Menzies Aviation | $37,143 | $17.86 |
| 13 | Levi Strauss & Co. | $36,818 | $17.70 |
| 14 | City of Houston | $36,467 | $17.53 |
| 15 | CVS Health | $36,015 | $17.31 |
| 16 | Office Depot | $35,904 | $17.26 |
| 17 | ICONMA | $35,236 | $16.94 |
| 18 | Barron's | $35,188 | $16.92 |
| 19 | Sysco | $35,125 | $16.89 |
| 20 | BCforward | $35,056 | $16.85 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Customer Service Clerk salary trends
The average customer service clerk salary has risen by $4,890 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average customer service clerk earned $28,676 annually, but today, they earn $33,566 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for customer service clerks over the last decade.
Compare customer service clerk salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average customer service clerk salary over time
Compare customer service clerk salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Customer Service Clerk salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,600 | $16.14 | +3.1% |
| 2024 | $32,500 | $15.63 | +2.8% |
| 2023 | $31,600 | $15.20 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | $30,800 | $14.81 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | $30,300 | $14.55 | +1.8% |
Recently added customer service clerk salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kootenai County, Id | Customer Service Clerk III | Coeur dAlene, ID | 12/18/2024 | $38,463 |
| Oak Harbor Freight Lines, Inc. | Customer Service/Check In/Check Out Clerk/5PM To 6PM | Newark, CA | 12/16/2024 | $46,060 |
| Chesapeake, Inc. | Customer Service Clerk I | Chesapeake, VA | 12/16/2024 | $34,831 |
| The Coca-Cola Company | Customer Care Clerk | Rapid City, SD | 12/15/2024 | $37,566 |
| Xcel Energy | Customer Care Temporary Clerk | Amarillo, TX | 12/15/2024 | $24,835 |
| Walman Company | Customer Service Clerk II-Optical | Omaha, NE | 12/15/2024 | $41,740 |
| Privacy/Disclaimer Agreement | Customer Service Clerk | Potomac, MD | 12/15/2024 | $36,314 |
| Douglas County Economic Development Corporation | Human Services Clerk-Customer Service | Castle Rock, CO | 12/11/2024 | $41,600 |
| New Pioneer Food Co-Op | Customer Service Clerk-Retail Service Team | Iowa City, IA | 12/11/2024 | $27,131 |
| Navy Lodge | Automotive Customer Service Clerk (RPT) | Urban Honolulu, HI | 12/11/2024 | $33,392 |
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