Order Clerks Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $51,180 +14.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.61
10th percentile $42,920
90th percentile $76,400
Employed locally 1,460
National median $44,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,920
    25th
    $47,390
    50th (median)
    $51,180
    75th
    $62,980
    90th
    $76,400

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Order Clerks salary vs area income 38% Median Order Clerks salary is 62% 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
    Salinas, CA $49,370
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $49,310
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $48,980
    Napa, CA $48,500

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $55,790
    Customer Service Representatives $56,400
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $60,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $83,020
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $64,480
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $61,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Order Clerks in San Francisco, CA is $24.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Order Clerks salary in San Francisco, CA is 14.6% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Order Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $42,920 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,390.