Order Clerks Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $45,690 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.97
10th percentile $36,800
90th percentile $59,720
Employed locally 280
National median $44,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,800
    25th
    $41,530
    50th (median)
    $45,690
    75th
    $49,860
    90th
    $59,720

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Order Clerks salary vs area income 65% Median Order Clerks salary is 35% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $48,210
    Rochester, NY $46,720
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $46,160

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $45,770
    Office Clerks, General $44,260
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,700
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $50,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $66,750
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $38,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Order Clerks make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Order Clerks in Buffalo, NY is $21.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.28 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo above or below average for Order Clerks salaries?

    The median Order Clerks salary in Buffalo, NY is 2.3% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Order Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $36,800 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,530.