Order Clerks Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $41,090 -8% vs national
Median hourly $19.75
10th percentile $33,710
90th percentile $62,080
Employed locally 370
National median $44,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,710
    25th
    $36,900
    50th (median)
    $41,090
    75th
    $45,900
    90th
    $62,080

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Order Clerks salary vs area income 49% Median Order Clerks salary is 51% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,990
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $47,770
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $46,500
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $46,090
    Pennsylvania $46,020

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $39,480
    Office Clerks, General $44,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,530
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,860
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,830
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Order Clerks make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Order Clerks in Richmond, VA is $19.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.85 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Order Clerks salaries?

    The median Order Clerks salary in Richmond, VA is 8% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Order Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $33,710 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,900.