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Senior Clerk salary
Average senior clerk salary
$14.74
How much does a senior clerk make?
The average senior clerk salary in the United States is $30,664. Senior clerk salaries typically range between $23,000 and $40,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for senior clerks is $14.74 per hour.
Senior clerk salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Senior clerks earn the highest average salary in Washington.
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Where can a Senior Clerk earn more?
Senior Clerk salary estimates from across the web
Average senior clerk salary by state
Highest paying states for senior clerks
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $34,436 | $16.56 |
| 2 | New York | $33,087 | $15.91 |
| 3 | Minnesota | $31,568 | $15.18 |
| 4 | California | $33,166 | $15.95 |
| 5 | Michigan | $29,023 | $13.95 |
| 6 | Vermont | $31,193 | $15.00 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $31,934 | $15.35 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | $28,319 | $13.61 |
| 9 | Utah | $26,812 | $12.89 |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $27,043 | $13.00 |
| 11 | Ohio | $27,519 | $13.23 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $28,137 | $13.53 |
| 13 | Nevada | $31,409 | $15.10 |
| 14 | Oregon | $32,166 | $15.46 |
| 15 | New Hampshire | $29,919 | $14.38 |
| 16 | Alaska | $28,161 | $13.54 |
| 17 | Colorado | $29,489 | $14.18 |
| 18 | North Dakota | $29,714 | $14.29 |
| 19 | Hawaii | $32,052 | $15.41 |
| 20 | Massachusetts | $29,688 | $14.27 |
| 21 | Maine | $29,589 | $14.23 |
| 22 | District of Columbia | $33,092 | $15.91 |
| 23 | New Jersey | $30,544 | $14.68 |
| 24 | Wyoming | $26,506 | $12.74 |
| 25 | Iowa | $26,562 | $12.77 |
| 26 | Arizona | $28,831 | $13.86 |
| 27 | Kentucky | $25,591 | $12.30 |
| 28 | Texas | $25,443 | $12.23 |
| 29 | Delaware | $26,533 | $12.76 |
| 30 | Indiana | $25,208 | $12.12 |
| 31 | Montana | $27,741 | $13.34 |
| 32 | Nebraska | $24,871 | $11.96 |
| 33 | Illinois | $26,265 | $12.63 |
| 34 | Florida | $23,454 | $11.28 |
| 35 | Idaho | $24,263 | $11.66 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $25,208 | $12.12 |
| 37 | Missouri | $23,834 | $11.46 |
| 38 | Maryland | $26,583 | $12.78 |
| 39 | Virginia | $26,015 | $12.51 |
| 40 | South Dakota | $22,668 | $10.90 |
| 41 | Arkansas | $24,950 | $12.00 |
| 42 | Georgia | $25,117 | $12.08 |
| 43 | Tennessee | $22,309 | $10.73 |
| 44 | Kansas | $21,125 | $10.16 |
| 45 | West Virginia | $22,459 | $10.80 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $23,080 | $11.10 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $22,447 | $10.79 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $21,423 | $10.30 |
| 49 | New Mexico | $19,178 | $9.22 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $21,626 | $10.40 |
| 51 | Alabama | $21,187 | $10.19 |
Highest paying cities for senior clerks
The highest-paying cities for senior clerks are Tracy, CA, Yonkers, NY, and Tualatin, OR.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tracy, CA | $34,462 | $16.57 |
| 2 | Yonkers, NY | $33,134 | $15.93 |
| 3 | Tualatin, OR | $32,062 | $15.41 |
| 4 | Las Vegas, NV | $31,250 | $15.02 |
| 5 | Elizabeth, NJ | $30,653 | $14.74 |
| 6 | Somerville, MA | $29,692 | $14.28 |
| 7 | Boulder, CO | $29,645 | $14.25 |
| 8 | Roseville, MI | $29,163 | $14.02 |
| 9 | Phoenix, AZ | $28,908 | $13.90 |
| 10 | Corpus Christi, TX | $25,509 | $12.26 |
| 11 | Milton, GA | $25,259 | $12.14 |
| 12 | Saint Louis, MO | $23,852 | $11.47 |
| 13 | Tallahassee, FL | $23,561 | $11.33 |
| 14 | Franklin, TN | $22,324 | $10.73 |
| 15 | Rio Rancho, NM | $19,177 | $9.22 |
Senior Clerk salary details
A senior clerk's salary ranges from $23,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $40,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a senior clerk's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $40,000 | $3,333 | $19 |
| 75th Percentile | $35,000 | $2,917 | $17 |
| Average | $30,664 | $2,555 | $15 |
| 25th Percentile | $26,000 | $2,167 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $23,000 | $1,917 | $11 |
Highest paying senior clerk jobs
The highest paying types of senior clerks are senior accounting clerk, support clerk, and lead clerk.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Processor | $33,076 | $2,756 | $15.90 | 92,954 |
| Clerk Typist | $31,746 | $2,646 | $15.26 | 102,211 |
| Data Clerk | $31,550 | $2,629 | $15.17 | 147,935 |
| Office Services Clerk | $29,160 | $2,430 | $14.02 | 147,189 |
| Administrative Clerk | $32,327 | $2,694 | $15.54 | 137,639 |
| Clerk | $31,163 | $2,597 | $14.98 | 80,311 |
Top companies hiring senior clerks now:
Which companies pay senior clerks the most?
Senior clerk salaries at Columbia University in the City of New York and UC Santa Barbara are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average senior clerk salary at companies like University of California and Ameren are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia University in the City of New York | $49,900 | $23.99 |
| 2 | UC Santa Barbara | $45,703 | $21.97 |
| 3 | University of California | $44,962 | $21.62 |
| 4 | Ameren | $35,607 | $17.12 |
| 5 | Entergy | $35,397 | $17.02 |
| 6 | Martin Marietta | $34,750 | $16.71 |
| 7 | Tenet Healthcare | $34,642 | $16.65 |
| 8 | Leprino Foods | $32,172 | $15.47 |
| 9 | Elevance Health | $31,994 | $15.38 |
| 10 | Vallarta Supermarkets | $31,855 | $15.31 |
| 11 | Sprouts Farmers Market | $31,565 | $15.18 |
| 12 | True Value | $31,439 | $15.11 |
| 13 | ICONMA | $31,323 | $15.06 |
| 14 | Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital | $31,246 | $15.02 |
| 15 | UCLA Extension | $31,141 | $14.97 |
| 16 | Stop & Shop | $30,875 | $14.84 |
| 17 | UnitedHealth Group | $30,566 | $14.70 |
| 18 | RWJBarnabas Health | $30,491 | $14.66 |
| 19 | Randstad North America, Inc. | $30,459 | $14.64 |
| 20 | Mindlance | $30,397 | $14.61 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Senior Clerk salary by industry
The average senior clerk salary varies across industries:
- The average senior clerk salary in the health care industry is $31,412, the highest of any industry.
- The average senior clerk salary in the finance industry is $30,755.
- Senior clerks in the government industry earn an average salary of $29,207, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for senior clerks
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Health Care | $31,412 | $15.10 |
| 2 | Finance | $30,755 | $14.79 |
| 3 | Retail | $29,587 | $14.22 |
| 4 | Government | $29,207 | $14.04 |
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Senior Clerk salary trends
The average senior clerk salary has risen by $7,065 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average senior clerk earned $23,599 annually, but today, they earn $30,664 a year. That works out to a 16% change in pay for senior clerks over the last decade.
Compare senior clerk salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average senior clerk salary over time
Compare senior clerk salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Senior Clerk salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,700 | $14.74 | +3.7% |
| 2024 | $29,500 | $14.20 | +3.8% |
| 2023 | $28,400 | $13.66 | +3.8% |
| 2022 | $27,300 | $13.14 | +2.9% |
| 2021 | $26,500 | $12.76 | +3.3% |
Recently added senior clerk salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarborough Health Network | SR. Bed Allocation Clerk | Union, NJ | 12/16/2024 | $33,376 |
| Apdcares | Senior Clerk | Tampa, FL | 12/16/2024 | $33,760 |
| MGM Resorts | Senior Clerk Office Services-Beau Rivage | Biloxi, MS | 12/12/2024 | $27,131 |
| City of Worcester, Ma | Senior Clerk | Worcester, MA | 12/12/2024 | $39,674 |
| City and County of San Francisco | Senior Clerk-Hetch Hetchy Water and Power-Sfpuc (1406)-(Temporary Exempt) | San Francisco, CA | 12/12/2024 | $64,766 |
| Nueces County, Tx | Senior Clerk-District Clerk | Corpus Christi, TX | 12/11/2024 | $32,662 |
| Florida Department of Transportation | Senior Clerk | Noma, FL | 12/11/2024 | $34,909 |
| Floridavets | Senior Clerk | Orlando, FL | 12/11/2024 | $35,430 |
| Wilmington Apple | NOW : Wilmington DPW Seeks Senior Clerk | Rowe, MA | 12/10/2024 | $48,785 |
| Visitmonmouth | Employee Board of Elections Senior Clerk 3 | Freehold, NJ | 12/10/2024 | $38,000 |
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