Order Clerks Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $49,370 +10.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.73
10th percentile $41,250
90th percentile $59,300
Employed locally 40
National median $44,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,250
    25th
    $43,540
    50th (median)
    $49,370
    75th
    $54,100
    90th
    $59,300

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,940
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $57,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $51,180
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $49,310
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $48,980
    Napa, CA $48,500

    Related occupations in Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $48,550
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $53,870
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $58,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $71,860
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $50,430
    Customer Service Representatives $45,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Order Clerks make per hour in Salinas?

    The median hourly wage for Order Clerks in Salinas, CA is $23.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.71 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas above or below average for Order Clerks salaries?

    The median Order Clerks salary in Salinas, CA is 10.5% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Order Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $41,250 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,540.