Order Clerks Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $46,840 +4.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.52
10th percentile $35,100
90th percentile $61,530
Employed locally 970
National median $44,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,100
    25th
    $39,250
    50th (median)
    $46,840
    75th
    $52,530
    90th
    $61,530

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Order Clerks salary vs area income 68% Median Order Clerks salary is 32% 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
    Akron, OH $48,230
    Lima, OH $47,430
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $45,430
    Ohio $44,780
    Columbus, OH $44,460
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $44,250

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,140
    Customer Service Representatives $43,960
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,960
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,550
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $47,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Order Clerks make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Order Clerks in Cleveland, OH is $22.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.39 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Order Clerks salaries?

    The median Order Clerks salary in Cleveland, OH is 4.9% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Order Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $35,100 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,250.