Top 15 cities for correspondence clerks by average salary
| Portland, OR | $65,070 |
|---|---|
| Manchester, NH | $55,050 |
| New York, NY | $54,810 |
| Chicago, IL | $52,290 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $51,720 |
| Dallas, TX | $51,090 |
| San Antonio, TX | $50,380 |
| San Diego, CA | $49,540 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $49,330 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $48,880 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $47,750 |
| Boston, MA | $47,740 |
| Syracuse, NY | $47,650 |
| Buffalo, NY | $46,980 |
| Omaha, NE | $46,360 |
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Correspondence Clerks salary by state
Oregon pays correspondence clerks the most statewide, $61,640 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $61,640 | $61,160 | 110 | 1 | $65,070 | $65,070 |
| Connecticut | $57,920 | $61,310 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| California | $57,720 | $53,640 | 240 | 1 | $49,540 | $49,540 |
| New York | $52,250 | $49,360 | 540 | 3 | $54,810 | $46,980 |
| Nevada | $51,150 | $47,820 | 130 | 1 | $51,720 | $51,720 |
| Idaho | $50,510 | $51,010 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Texas | $50,330 | $48,860 | 830 | 2 | $51,090 | $50,380 |
| Maine | $50,140 | $49,180 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Illinois | $50,030 | $46,280 | 50 | 1 | $52,290 | $52,290 |
| Indiana | $49,340 | $49,710 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New Hampshire | $48,930 | $49,730 | 120 | 1 | $55,050 | $55,050 |
| Ohio | $48,740 | $49,700 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Colorado | $48,660 | $45,510 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Massachusetts | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $47,740 | $47,740 |
| Wisconsin | $47,360 | $47,400 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| North Carolina | $46,760 | $42,340 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Washington, D.C. | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $46,340 | $46,340 |
| Nebraska | $45,780 | $49,800 | 60 | 1 | $46,360 | $46,360 |
| New Jersey | $45,520 | $48,510 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Utah | $45,290 | $47,450 | 140 | 1 | $47,750 | $47,750 |
| Arizona | $44,680 | $39,900 | 110 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| South Carolina | $44,160 | $41,710 | 130 | 1 | $44,150 | $44,150 |
| Pennsylvania | $43,410 | $40,270 | 140 | 1 | $48,880 | $48,880 |
| Missouri | $42,980 | $43,400 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Michigan | $42,960 | $40,780 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Tennessee | $42,380 | $42,390 | 100 | 2 | $49,330 | $43,230 |
| Virginia | $42,120 | $48,310 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Louisiana | $40,630 | $36,790 | 60 | 1 | $39,320 | $39,320 |
| Florida | n/a | n/a | 350 | 1 | $38,170 | $38,170 |
Correspondence Clerks salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | $65,070 | $65,270 | $31.28 | 80 |
| Manchester, NH | $55,050 | $58,270 | $26.47 | 40 |
| New York, NY | $54,810 | $51,650 | $26.35 | 330 |
| Chicago, IL | $52,290 | $56,030 | $25.14 | 30 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $51,720 | $50,890 | $24.86 | n/a |
| Dallas, TX | $51,090 | $49,650 | $24.56 | 280 |
| San Antonio, TX | $50,380 | $48,860 | $24.22 | 130 |
| San Diego, CA | $49,540 | $47,600 | $23.82 | 30 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $49,330 | $51,480 | $23.72 | 50 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $48,880 | $43,340 | $23.50 | 40 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $47,750 | $47,450 | $22.96 | 90 |
| Boston, MA | $47,740 | $45,180 | $22.95 | 40 |
| Syracuse, NY | $47,650 | $47,280 | $22.91 | 40 |
| Buffalo, NY | $46,980 | $48,370 | $22.59 | 60 |
| Omaha, NE | $46,360 | $49,800 | $22.29 | 60 |
| Washington, DC | $46,340 | $48,310 | $22.28 | n/a |
| Greenville, SC | $44,150 | $43,540 | $21.22 | 60 |
| Memphis, TN | $43,230 | $42,380 | $20.79 | 30 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $39,320 | $36,790 | $18.91 | n/a |
| Jacksonville, FL | $38,170 | $33,930 | $18.35 | 50 |
Related jobs
- Court, Municipal, and License ClerksU.S. average $52,320
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- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerksU.S. average $35,550
- Loan Interviewers and ClerksU.S. average $52,520
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Correspondence Clerks salary: questions
Where do correspondence clerks make the most money?
In Portland, OR, with an average of $65,070 a year, among the 20 metro areas we cover.
What is the average correspondence clerks salary in the U.S.?
$48,090 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $46,800, so half of correspondence clerks earn more than that and half less.
What salary should correspondence clerks ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of correspondence clerks nationwide earn between $38,610 (25th percentile) and $56,090 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays correspondence clerks the most?
Oregon, with a statewide average of $61,640 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is correspondence clerks pay the lowest?
Jacksonville, FL, at $38,170 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 43-4021.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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