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Order Clerks is a notable career in the 43 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Order Clerks against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 43-4151 |
| title | Order Clerks |
| onet code | 43-4151.00 |
| description | Receive and process incoming orders for materials, merchandise, classified ads, or services such as repairs, installations, or rental of facilities. Generally receives orders via mail, phone, fax, or other electronic means. Duties include informing customers of receipt, prices, shipping dates, and delays; preparing contracts; and handling complaints. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 43 |
| tot emp | 83,420 |
| a mean | 46,270 |
| a median | 44,660 |
| a pct10 | 33,530 |
| a pct25 | 38,110 |
| a pct75 | 51,890 |
| a pct90 | 61,680 |
| h mean | 22 |
| h median | 21 |
The day-to-day work of a order clerks typically centers on review orders for completeness according to reporting procedures and forward incomplete orders for further processing. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Active Listening, Speaking, and Reading Comprehension. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.34 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working order clerks, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (63.0%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 12% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in Massachusetts at $54,350 and lowest in Louisiana at $35,360 — a 1.5× spread. The top five states (Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Oregon, Rhode Island) average $49,994. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $54,350 | $55,300 | $42,350 | $70,290 | 1,160 |
| Vermont | $49,810 | $50,560 | $36,980 | $63,420 | — |
| New Hampshire | $49,200 | $49,540 | $37,800 | $62,260 | 440 |
| Oregon | $48,530 | $50,120 | $39,450 | $63,200 | 940 |
| Rhode Island | $48,080 | $49,780 | $45,580 | $57,490 | 160 |
| District of Columbia | $47,930 | $51,240 | $41,600 | $59,210 | 120 |
| Colorado | $47,100 | $49,240 | $33,380 | $67,780 | 1,820 |
| Minnesota | $47,020 | $47,110 | $34,020 | $60,270 | 1,020 |
| New York | $47,010 | $48,560 | $34,160 | $63,140 | 3,610 |
| Washington | $46,740 | $50,780 | $40,560 | $61,970 | 5,110 |
| California | $46,620 | $49,240 | $37,270 | $64,340 | 13,240 |
| Montana | $46,490 | $44,480 | $34,480 | $51,360 | 100 |
| Arizona | $46,210 | $46,970 | $37,440 | $59,150 | 1,020 |
| Pennsylvania | $46,020 | $46,320 | $34,020 | $61,040 | 3,150 |
| South Dakota | $45,900 | $45,160 | $35,600 | $55,800 | 300 |
| Maine | $45,700 | $47,810 | $36,360 | $59,660 | 370 |
| Hawaii | $45,410 | $44,740 | $31,200 | $62,190 | 290 |
| Michigan | $45,100 | $46,440 | $33,850 | $62,890 | 2,100 |
| Illinois | $44,790 | $45,670 | $34,830 | $61,830 | 4,150 |
| Ohio | $44,780 | $45,840 | $32,220 | $61,620 | 4,700 |
| Maryland | $44,490 | $48,270 | $35,940 | $70,010 | 1,230 |
| Florida | $44,450 | $46,040 | $34,900 | $62,060 | 4,250 |
| Alabama | $44,260 | $45,190 | $35,840 | $59,980 | 140 |
| West Virginia | $44,160 | $46,160 | $26,760 | $70,770 | 170 |
| Oklahoma | $44,110 | $43,090 | $37,190 | $48,220 | 2,170 |
| New Jersey | $43,850 | $47,210 | $32,240 | $67,400 | 3,640 |
| Indiana | $43,360 | $44,330 | $32,200 | $58,610 | 1,790 |
| North Carolina | $42,910 | $43,960 | $27,510 | $60,020 | 2,880 |
| Connecticut | $42,860 | $47,130 | $37,000 | $62,300 | 840 |
| Wisconsin | $42,660 | $43,390 | $32,200 | $55,520 | 1,780 |
| Nevada | $42,410 | $43,500 | $33,070 | $56,780 | 950 |
| Missouri | $41,970 | $44,950 | $30,620 | $58,280 | 1,280 |
| Utah | $41,960 | $43,190 | $31,470 | $55,370 | 840 |
| Kansas | $41,880 | $42,970 | $29,130 | $55,730 | 270 |
| Iowa | $41,790 | $43,360 | $33,990 | $53,110 | 890 |
| Georgia | $41,600 | $43,480 | $33,310 | $56,960 | 1,720 |
| Mississippi | $41,500 | $41,050 | $29,250 | $51,500 | 470 |
| Alaska | $41,110 | $44,340 | $34,720 | $54,790 | 160 |
| Virginia | $41,090 | $43,870 | $31,550 | $58,230 | 1,500 |
| South Carolina | $40,560 | $42,630 | $31,220 | $54,750 | 830 |
| Idaho | $40,530 | $44,940 | $36,270 | $58,640 | 230 |
| Arkansas | $40,130 | $39,000 | $27,330 | $46,940 | 420 |
| Nebraska | $40,060 | $41,470 | $34,660 | $50,980 | 570 |
| Texas | $39,960 | $43,570 | $28,950 | $61,360 | 6,140 |
| Delaware | $39,770 | $41,650 | $31,200 | $59,880 | 190 |
| Kentucky | $39,660 | $41,230 | $27,150 | $56,530 | 950 |
| Tennessee | $38,890 | $40,670 | $30,300 | $52,670 | 2,100 |
| New Mexico | $37,350 | $41,250 | $37,350 | $51,920 | 290 |
| Louisiana | $35,360 | $38,400 | $27,340 | $55,300 | 550 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for order clerks. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Ad Taker (Advertising Taker) or Advertising Clerk (Ad Clerk) frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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