Order Clerks Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $46,480 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.35
10th percentile $38,550
90th percentile $59,240
Employed locally 150
National median $44,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,550
    25th
    $40,470
    50th (median)
    $46,480
    75th
    $51,280
    90th
    $59,240

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Order Clerks salary vs area income 58% Median Order Clerks salary is 42% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,940
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $57,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $51,180
    Salinas, CA $49,370
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $49,310
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $48,980

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $46,520
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $52,090
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $53,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $71,010
    Customer Service Representatives $46,130
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $43,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Order Clerks make per hour in Modesto?

    The median hourly wage for Order Clerks in Modesto, CA is $22.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.33 or more per hour.

    Is Modesto above or below average for Order Clerks salaries?

    The median Order Clerks salary in Modesto, CA is 4.1% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Order Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $38,550 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,470.