Order Clerks Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $50,120 +12.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.10
10th percentile $31,470
90th percentile $78,690
Employed locally 120
National median $44,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,470
    25th
    $36,780
    50th (median)
    $50,120
    75th
    $61,610
    90th
    $78,690

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 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
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $46,380
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $46,160
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $45,480
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $36,790

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $51,690
    Customer Service Representatives $45,950
    Office Clerks, General $47,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $75,390
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $39,190
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $55,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Order Clerks make per hour in Trenton?

    The median hourly wage for Order Clerks in Trenton, NJ is $24.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.96 or more per hour.

    Is Trenton above or below average for Order Clerks salaries?

    The median Order Clerks salary in Trenton, NJ is 12.2% 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 Trenton?

    Entry-level Order Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $31,470 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,780.