Order Clerks Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $42,870 -4% vs national
Median hourly $20.61
10th percentile $28,670
90th percentile $68,400
Employed locally 1,470
National median $44,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,670
    25th
    $35,960
    50th (median)
    $42,870
    75th
    $54,300
    90th
    $68,400

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Order Clerks salary vs area income 53% Median Order Clerks salary is 47% 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
    Odessa, TX $47,670
    Amarillo, TX $44,980
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $43,830
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $42,040
    Midland, TX $40,890
    Longview, TX $37,440

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $39,310
    Office Clerks, General $38,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $66,340
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,790
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,140
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $38,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Order Clerks make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Order Clerks in Houston, TX is $20.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.38 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Order Clerks salaries?

    The median Order Clerks salary in Houston, TX is 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Order Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $28,670 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,960.