Order Clerks Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $41,030 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.73
10th percentile $33,230
90th percentile $55,850
Employed locally 280
National median $44,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,230
    25th
    $36,090
    50th (median)
    $41,030
    75th
    $52,590
    90th
    $55,850

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Order Clerks salary vs area income 54% Median Order Clerks salary is 46% 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
    Appleton, WI $50,280
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $48,030
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $47,920
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $45,480
    Williamsport, PA $44,960
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $44,670

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $47,180
    Office Clerks, General $42,870
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,840
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $40,650
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $68,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Order Clerks make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Order Clerks in Milwaukee, WI is $19.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.84 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Order Clerks salaries?

    The median Order Clerks salary in Milwaukee, WI is 8.1% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Order Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $33,230 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,090.