Order Clerks Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $45,700 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.97
10th percentile $36,600
90th percentile $66,070
Employed locally 180
National median $44,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,600
    25th
    $40,900
    50th (median)
    $45,700
    75th
    $55,380
    90th
    $66,070

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Order Clerks salary vs area income 52% Median Order Clerks salary is 48% 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
    Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $51,850
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $50,770
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $49,310
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $49,150
    Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $48,200
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $47,770

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,990
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $51,720
    Customer Service Representatives $46,150
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $49,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,230
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $45,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Order Clerks make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Order Clerks in Portland, ME is $21.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.49 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Order Clerks salaries?

    The median Order Clerks salary in Portland, ME is 2.3% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Order Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $36,600 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,900.