Correspondence Clerks Salary
The median correspondence clerks salary in the United States is $46,800 per year ($22.50/hour). Salaries range from $33,300 at the entry level to $64,510+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 4,290 correspondence clerks jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 5.6% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$46,800
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.50
per hour
Employment
4,290
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$33,300
25th percentile
$38,610
Median
$46,800
75th percentile
$56,090
90th percentile
$64,510
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-5.6%
Decline
Annual Openings
700
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Short-term on-the-job training
Correspondence Clerks Salary by State
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$37K$61K■ No data
Top Paying States
Connecticut
$61K
+31%
Oregon
$61K
+31%
California
$54K
+15%
Idaho
$51K
+9%
Nebraska
$50K
+6%
New Hampshire
$50K
+6%
Indiana
$50K
+6%
Ohio
$50K
+6%
New York
$49K
+5%
Maine
$49K
+5%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $61,310 | +31.0% |
| Oregon | $61,160 | +30.7% |
| California | $53,640 | +14.6% |
| Idaho | $51,010 | +9.0% |
| Nebraska | $49,800 | +6.4% |
| New Hampshire | $49,730 | +6.3% |
| Indiana | $49,710 | +6.2% |
| Ohio | $49,700 | +6.2% |
| New York | $49,360 | +5.5% |
| Maine | $49,180 | +5.1% |
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Correspondence Clerks Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $65,270 | +39.5% |
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | $58,270 | +24.5% |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $56,030 | +19.7% |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $51,650 | +10.4% |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $51,480 | +10.0% |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $50,890 | +8.7% |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $49,800 | +6.4% |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $49,650 | +6.1% |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $48,860 | +4.4% |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $48,370 | +3.4% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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