Order Clerks Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $40,110 -10.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.29
10th percentile $31,030
90th percentile $55,480
Employed locally 100
National median $44,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,030
    25th
    $35,820
    50th (median)
    $40,110
    75th
    $47,850
    90th
    $55,480

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Order Clerks salary vs area income 63% Median Order Clerks salary is 37% 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
    Napa, CA $48,500
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $47,920
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $47,830
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $47,730
    Reading, PA $47,010
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $47,000

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$40,640
    Customer Service Representatives$38,820
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$40,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$61,880
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$44,310
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Order Clerks make per hour in Scranton?

    The median hourly wage for Order Clerks in Scranton, PA is $19.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.73 or more per hour.

    Is Scranton above or below average for Order Clerks salaries?

    The median Order Clerks salary in Scranton, PA is 10.2% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Order Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $31,030 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,820.