Order Clerks Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $48,210 +7.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.18
10th percentile $37,630
90th percentile $64,570
Employed locally 190
National median $44,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,630
    25th
    $40,820
    50th (median)
    $48,210
    75th
    $55,210
    90th
    $64,570

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Order Clerks salary vs area income 56% Median Order Clerks salary is 44% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Order Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,940
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $57,270
    Boulder, CO $54,620
    Massachusetts $54,350
    Bend, OR $53,610
    Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $51,850

    Nearby metros — Order Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,940
    Albany, OR $50,680
    Binghamton, NY $48,510
    Rochester, NY $46,720
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $46,160
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $45,690

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $45,680
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $48,250
    Office Clerks, General $43,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $70,070
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $50,710
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $72,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Order Clerks make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Order Clerks in Albany, NY is $23.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.38 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Order Clerks salaries?

    The median Order Clerks salary in Albany, NY is 7.9% above the national median of $44,660. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Order Clerks in Albany?

    Entry-level Order Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $37,630 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,820.