Order Clerks Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $41,740 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.07
10th percentile $31,850
90th percentile $53,060
Employed locally 90
National median $44,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,850
    25th
    $35,890
    50th (median)
    $41,740
    75th
    $48,360
    90th
    $53,060

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $39,800
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,430
    Customer Service Representatives $40,000
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,400
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Order Clerks make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Order Clerks in Northwest Illinois is $20.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.91 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Order Clerks salaries?

    The median Order Clerks salary in Northwest Illinois is 6.5% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Order Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $31,850 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,890.