Order Clerks Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $44,460 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.38
10th percentile $32,480
90th percentile $65,140
Employed locally 890
National median $44,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,480
    25th
    $38,210
    50th (median)
    $44,460
    75th
    $53,710
    90th
    $65,140

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 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
    Akron, OH $48,230
    Lima, OH $47,430
    Cleveland, OH $46,840
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $45,430
    Ohio $44,780
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $44,250

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $45,760
    Office Clerks, General $45,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,970
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,000
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,960
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $36,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Order Clerks make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Order Clerks in Columbus, OH is $21.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.30 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Order Clerks salaries?

    The median Order Clerks salary in Columbus, OH is 0.4% below 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Order Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $32,480 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,210.