Procurement Clerks pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,650 a year or less, while the top 10% make $81,260 or more. The middle half of procurement clerks in Washington earn between $50,750 and $70,490.
- $45K10th
- $51K25th
- $61KMedian
- $70K75th
- $81K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $61,650 | $5,138 | $29.64 |
| Median | $60,650 | $5,054 | $29.16 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,750 | $4,229 | $24.40 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $70,490 | $5,874 | $33.89 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Procurement Clerks pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Procurement clerks in Washington earn 7% less than the Washington, D.C. average ($66,170) and 18% more than the U.S. average ($52,370). At the median the gap is +20% against the U.S. median of $50,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $61,650 | $60,650 | $44,650 | $81,260 | 840 |
| Washington, D.C. | $66,170 | $62,880 | $47,670 | $88,850 | 220 |
| United States | $52,370 | $50,580 | $38,040 | $68,620 | 55,810 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Procurement Clerks salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $61,650, a single filer in Washington takes home about $49,155 a year, or $4,096 a month and $1,891 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $49,780 | $4,148 |
| Working in DC | $49,155 | $4,096 |
| Working in MD | $48,999 | $4,083 |
| Working in VA | $48,985 | $4,082 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for procurement clerks? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $61,650 buys what about $56,620 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 9.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Procurement Clerks salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$53,080
- Baltimore, MD$54,800
- Chambersburg, PA$62,760
- York, PA$63,530
- Richmond, VA$56,000
- Harrisburg, PA$60,570
Highest-paying cities for procurement clerks
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($65,330).
- San Jose, CA$65,330
- San Francisco, CA$65,110
- Kennewick, WA$64,110
- York, PA$63,530
- Salinas, CA$62,920
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Procurement Clerks salary in Washington: questions
How much do procurement clerks make an hour in Washington?
$29.64 an hour on average, and $29.16 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level procurement clerks salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,650 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,750, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the procurement clerks take-home pay in Washington?
About $49,155 a year ($4,096 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $61,650.
Do procurement clerks earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% more than the U.S. average for this job ($52,370).
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 43-3061; area Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.74, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.74).
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