Order Clerks Salary in New Jersey

Order clerks in New Jersey earn the most in Trenton (average $58,400 a year) and the least in Atlantic City ($45,800), across the 2 New Jersey metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the order clerks average at $51,910 and the median at $46,270 for 2,640 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $48,220.

Order Clerks average salary by city in New Jersey

Trenton$58,400
Atlantic City$45,800

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Trenton	$58,400	$53,290	$41,730	$47,426	103
Atlantic City	$45,800	$40,260	$38,670	$37,998	99

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New Jersey's employee unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Order Clerks salary in other states

Order Clerks salary by city and state

More about pay in New Jersey

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 43-4151.
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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