Order Clerks Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $47,250 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.71
10th percentile $37,300
90th percentile $63,950
Employed locally 960
National median $44,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,300
    25th
    $40,890
    50th (median)
    $47,250
    75th
    $55,440
    90th
    $63,950

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Order Clerks salary vs area income 46% Median Order Clerks salary is 54% 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
    Salinas, CA $49,370
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $49,310
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $48,980

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$48,970
    Customer Service Representatives$46,940
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$53,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$72,380
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$56,730
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$50,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Order Clerks make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Order Clerks in San Diego, CA is $22.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.47 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Order Clerks salaries?

    The median Order Clerks salary in San Diego, CA is 5.8% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Order Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $37,300 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,890.