Order Clerks Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $35,490 -20.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.06
10th percentile $27,550
90th percentile $55,330
Employed locally 70
National median $44,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,550
    25th
    $31,670
    50th (median)
    $35,490
    75th
    $49,690
    90th
    $55,330

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Order Clerks salary vs area income 53% Median Order Clerks salary is 47% 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 Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $44,560
    Office Clerks, General $41,210
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,410
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $60,690
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $31,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Order Clerks make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Order Clerks in Roanoke, VA is $17.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.51 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for Order Clerks salaries?

    The median Order Clerks salary in Roanoke, VA is 20.5% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Order Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $27,550 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,670.