Order Clerks Salary in Lakeland, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL

Median annual salary $40,570 -9.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.51
10th percentile $31,310
90th percentile $55,590
Employed locally 90
National median $44,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,310
    25th
    $36,980
    50th (median)
    $40,570
    75th
    $48,260
    90th
    $55,590

    Lakeland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,644 2023 • Census ACS
    Order Clerks salary vs area income 64% Median Order Clerks salary is 36% 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
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $47,830
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $47,730
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $44,660
    Florida $44,450
    Ocala, FL $43,710
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $43,450

    Related occupations in Lakeland, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$36,530
    Office Clerks, General$40,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$60,820
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46,000
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$42,860
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$37,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Order Clerks make per hour in Lakeland?

    The median hourly wage for Order Clerks in Lakeland, FL is $19.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.83 or more per hour.

    Is Lakeland above or below average for Order Clerks salaries?

    The median Order Clerks salary in Lakeland, FL is 9.2% 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 Lakeland?

    Entry-level Order Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $31,310 per year in Lakeland, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,980.