Correspondence Clerks Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for correspondence clerks in the United States was $46,800 ($22.50 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,300 | $16.01 |
| 25th | $38,610 | $18.56 |
| Median | $46,800 | $22.50 |
| 75th | $56,090 | $26.97 |
| 90th | $64,510 | $31.02 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 43-4021
- Total U.S. employment: 4,290
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What the data says
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $33,300, median pay is $46,800, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $64,510.
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $33,300, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $64,510 — a 1.9x gap between entry-level and top earners.
Correspondence Clerks Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $39,900 | $19.18 | -14.7% | 110 |
| California | $53,640 | $25.79 | +14.6% | 240 |
| Colorado | $45,510 | $21.88 | -2.8% | 50 |
| Connecticut | $61,310 | $29.48 | +31.0% | 70 |
| Florida | — | — | — | 350 |
| Georgia | — | — | — | 150 |
| Idaho | $51,010 | $24.53 | +9.0% | 40 |
| Illinois | $46,280 | $22.25 | -1.1% | 50 |
| Indiana | $49,710 | $23.90 | +6.2% | 70 |
| Louisiana | $36,790 | $17.69 | -21.4% | 60 |
| Maine | $49,180 | $23.65 | +5.1% | 40 |
| Michigan | $40,780 | $19.61 | -12.9% | 40 |
| Missouri | $43,400 | $20.86 | -7.3% | 70 |
| Nebraska | $49,800 | $23.94 | +6.4% | 60 |
| Nevada | $47,820 | $22.99 | +2.2% | 130 |
| New Hampshire | $49,730 | $23.91 | +6.3% | 120 |
| New Jersey | $48,510 | $23.32 | +3.7% | 40 |
| New York | $49,360 | $23.73 | +5.5% | 540 |
| North Carolina | $42,340 | $20.35 | -9.5% | 50 |
| Ohio | $49,700 | $23.90 | +6.2% | 40 |
| Oregon | $61,160 | $29.41 | +30.7% | 110 |
| Pennsylvania | $40,270 | $19.36 | -14.0% | 140 |
| South Carolina | $41,710 | $20.06 | -10.9% | 130 |
| Tennessee | $42,390 | $20.38 | -9.4% | 100 |
| Texas | $48,860 | $23.49 | +4.4% | 830 |
| Utah | $47,450 | $22.81 | +1.4% | 140 |
| Virginia | $48,310 | $23.23 | +3.2% | 0 |
| Wisconsin | $47,400 | $22.79 | +1.3% | 0 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for correspondence clerks?
The median annual wage for correspondence clerks is $46,800 ($22.50 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays correspondence clerks the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many correspondence clerks are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 4,290 correspondence clerks employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do correspondence clerks make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $22.50. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.