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Procurement 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 Procurement Clerks against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 43-3061 |
| title | Procurement Clerks |
| onet code | 43-3061.00 |
| description | Compile information and records to draw up purchase orders for procurement of materials and services. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 43 |
| tot emp | 59,900 |
| a mean | 50,430 |
| a median | 48,510 |
| a pct10 | 36,810 |
| a pct25 | 41,240 |
| a pct75 | 57,680 |
| a pct90 | 65,890 |
| h mean | 24 |
| h median | 23 |
The day-to-day work of a procurement clerks typically centers on track the status of requisitions, contracts, and orders. 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 Reading Comprehension, Speaking, and Active Listening. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.67 out of 5 — highly rated for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working procurement clerks, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (48.2%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 33% of incumbents. Entry pathways are mixed; a meaningful minority enters without a four-year degree.
Median annual pay is highest in District of Columbia at $63,610 and lowest in Tennessee at $37,580 — a 1.7× spread. The top five states (District of Columbia, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Alaska) average $57,716. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $63,610 | $65,170 | $45,140 | $81,820 | 260 |
| Massachusetts | $57,950 | $62,210 | $45,910 | $82,290 | 450 |
| New Hampshire | $57,220 | $55,740 | $44,150 | $65,070 | — |
| Connecticut | $55,000 | $56,070 | $41,620 | $73,640 | 390 |
| Alaska | $54,800 | $56,150 | $39,420 | $71,990 | 210 |
| Maryland | $54,790 | $54,900 | $38,080 | $72,700 | 1,110 |
| California | $53,700 | $56,050 | $40,240 | $72,930 | 7,290 |
| Colorado | $53,650 | $53,570 | $38,240 | $68,240 | 890 |
| Minnesota | $53,270 | $53,840 | $40,140 | $67,890 | 620 |
| New Jersey | $53,130 | $54,100 | $38,530 | $70,810 | 2,830 |
| Virginia | $52,310 | $52,360 | $37,400 | $65,230 | 960 |
| Hawaii | $52,000 | $52,350 | $39,800 | $66,440 | 360 |
| New York | $51,910 | $52,970 | $37,720 | $69,690 | 2,870 |
| Rhode Island | $51,410 | $51,440 | $39,220 | $64,630 | 220 |
| Oklahoma | $50,900 | $51,090 | $39,560 | $63,730 | 760 |
| Washington | $50,010 | $52,960 | $40,680 | $66,630 | 1,870 |
| Oregon | $49,970 | $52,370 | $39,460 | $67,170 | 580 |
| Alabama | $49,920 | $49,670 | $34,250 | $64,310 | 320 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,920 | $51,780 | $38,920 | $67,680 | 3,000 |
| Wyoming | $49,730 | $53,640 | $39,560 | $70,430 | 130 |
| Maine | $49,140 | $51,100 | $39,520 | $64,830 | 390 |
| Idaho | $49,000 | $47,320 | $36,650 | $57,160 | 350 |
| New Mexico | $49,000 | $50,070 | $35,920 | $65,840 | 430 |
| North Dakota | $49,000 | $51,000 | $32,870 | $63,730 | 80 |
| Utah | $49,000 | $49,840 | $32,870 | $64,100 | 600 |
| Wisconsin | $48,060 | $49,370 | $34,880 | $63,270 | 1,140 |
| North Carolina | $47,850 | $49,220 | $36,190 | $63,090 | 1,470 |
| Nebraska | $47,510 | $49,140 | $36,850 | $65,090 | 980 |
| Iowa | $47,490 | $48,260 | $37,580 | $60,730 | 650 |
| Louisiana | $47,480 | $49,770 | $36,860 | $65,090 | 730 |
| Georgia | $47,380 | $48,260 | $34,360 | $63,730 | 1,930 |
| Kentucky | $47,220 | $47,220 | $35,390 | $60,440 | 950 |
| Texas | $46,840 | $48,120 | $34,530 | $63,380 | 4,270 |
| Arizona | $46,820 | $50,850 | $38,240 | $66,500 | 1,140 |
| Indiana | $46,610 | $47,420 | $35,740 | $60,270 | 1,300 |
| South Carolina | $46,600 | $48,720 | $35,040 | $63,820 | 1,140 |
| Vermont | $46,570 | $48,930 | $34,970 | $61,570 | 70 |
| Michigan | $46,470 | $48,200 | $37,180 | $61,420 | 1,160 |
| Illinois | $46,320 | $48,570 | $36,280 | $63,280 | 2,350 |
| Missouri | $46,300 | $47,150 | $32,400 | $61,900 | 810 |
| Ohio | $46,180 | $47,990 | $35,840 | $60,050 | 1,780 |
| Kansas | $46,020 | $46,560 | $35,280 | $58,820 | 410 |
| Montana | $45,970 | $47,030 | $34,760 | $60,440 | 230 |
| Mississippi | $45,470 | $45,850 | $30,810 | $62,240 | 760 |
| Florida | $45,300 | $49,610 | $35,880 | $63,080 | 3,280 |
| Arkansas | $45,100 | $45,600 | $29,870 | $60,440 | 460 |
| Delaware | $44,710 | $45,670 | $32,880 | $56,810 | 120 |
| South Dakota | $44,510 | $45,810 | $34,600 | $57,350 | 170 |
| West Virginia | $43,590 | $44,800 | $32,570 | $60,530 | 500 |
| Nevada | $42,470 | $47,400 | $34,480 | $69,230 | 790 |
| Tennessee | $37,580 | $42,120 | $37,300 | $54,380 | 4,090 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for procurement clerks. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Buyer or Departmental Buyer frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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