Order Clerks Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $59,940 +34.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.82
10th percentile $45,510
90th percentile $79,430
Employed locally 560
National median $44,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,510
    25th
    $49,650
    50th (median)
    $59,940
    75th
    $73,740
    90th
    $79,430

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $57,270
    Boulder, CO $54,620
    Massachusetts $54,350
    Bend, OR $53,610
    Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $51,850
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $51,300

    Nearby metros — Order Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Napa, CA $48,500

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $56,330
    Customer Service Representatives $60,830
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $61,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $92,590
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $64,340
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $104,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Order Clerks in San Jose, CA is $28.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Order Clerks salary in San Jose, CA is 34.2% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Order Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $45,510 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,650.