Research Summary. After extensive research by the Zippia data science team, we identified the following details regarding sales clerk salaries by state for the United States:
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New York has the highest sales clerk salary of $30,830
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West Virginia has the lowest sales clerk salary of $18,111
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The national average salary for sales clerks is $25,739
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The national hourly pay for sales clerks is $12.37
You can read more on the specific methodology.
Background
In today’s job market, salary remains a top priority for job seekers across various demographics. For many, understanding how much sales clerks earn locally is crucial.
While individual salaries can vary based on numerous factors, we provide comprehensive data on average salaries for sales clerks by state in the U.S., which includes distinctions based on experience levels. Although city-specific variations may exist, these averages are a reliable indicator of salary expectations.
Currently, the state with the highest average salary for sales clerks is New York.
Here’s a quick snapshot of the top ten states for sales clerk salaries:
Let’s delve into the data to see how we reached these conclusions and provide a complete ranking of all states.
Highest-Paid Sales Clerks By State
| Rank | State | Average Sales Clerk Salary | 10th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
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| 1 | New York | $30,830 | $19,000 | $49,000 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $30,527 | $19,000 | $48,000 |
| 3 | Idaho | $30,102 | $21,000 | $41,000 |
| 4 | California | $29,854 | $19,000 | $44,000 |
| 5 | Alaska | $28,508 | $26,000 | $30,000 |
| 6 | Oregon | $28,381 | $20,000 | $38,000 |
| 7 | Colorado | $27,718 | $19,000 | $39,000 |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $27,064 | $17,000 | $42,000 |
| 9 | Maryland | $26,929 | $16,000 | $43,000 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $26,875 | $16,000 | $43,000 |
| 11 | Washington | $26,788 | $19,000 | $36,000 |
| 12 | Hawaii | $26,503 | $19,000 | $35,000 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $25,960 | $16,000 | $41,000 |
| 14 | Delaware | $25,773 | $15,000 | $41,000 |
| 15 | South Carolina | $25,539 | $16,000 | $39,000 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $25,512 | $18,000 | $35,000 |
| 17 | Nebraska | $25,460 | $18,000 | $35,000 |
| 18 | Florida | $24,431 | $15,000 | $38,000 |
| 19 | Vermont | $24,377 | $16,000 | $36,000 |
| 20 | Kansas | $24,233 | $16,000 | $34,000 |
| 21 | Louisiana | $24,188 | $15,000 | $36,000 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $23,702 | $16,000 | $34,000 |
| 23 | Georgia | $23,592 | $15,000 | $35,000 |
| 24 | Maine | $23,580 | $16,000 | $34,000 |
| 25 | Indiana | $23,571 | $15,000 | $35,000 |
| 26 | Kentucky | $23,192 | $15,000 | $34,000 |
| 27 | Montana | $23,132 | $17,000 | $31,000 |
| 28 | Iowa | $23,129 | $16,000 | $32,000 |
| 29 | North Dakota | $23,070 | $16,000 | $31,000 |
| 30 | Arizona | $22,962 | $15,000 | $33,000 |
| 31 | Rhode Island | $22,957 | $14,000 | $37,000 |
| 32 | Oklahoma | $22,949 | $15,000 | $33,000 |
| 33 | New Jersey | $22,865 | $14,000 | $37,000 |
| 34 | Arkansas | $22,824 | $15,000 | $33,000 |
| 35 | Utah | $22,420 | $15,000 | $31,000 |
| 36 | New Mexico | $22,351 | $15,000 | $32,000 |
| 37 | Virginia | $22,328 | $14,000 | $35,000 |
| 38 | Illinois | $22,270 | $15,000 | $32,000 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $22,224 | $14,000 | $33,000 |
| 40 | Ohio | $22,139 | $14,000 | $33,000 |
| 41 | Texas | $22,112 | $14,000 | $33,000 |
| 42 | South Dakota | $22,099 | $15,000 | $30,000 |
| 43 | Wyoming | $21,952 | $15,000 | $30,000 |
| 44 | Nevada | $21,752 | $14,000 | $31,000 |
| 45 | Missouri | $21,585 | $14,000 | $31,000 |
| 46 | North Carolina | $21,559 | $13,000 | $33,000 |
| 47 | Michigan | $20,971 | $14,000 | $31,000 |
| 48 | Alabama | $20,420 | $13,000 | $30,000 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $20,095 | $13,000 | $30,000 |
| 50 | West Virginia | $18,111 | $11,000 | $28,000 |
Methodology: Sales Clerk Salary By State
To better understand sales clerk pay by state, Zippia has aggregated data from various sources, including the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Federal Labor Commission (FLC), and Office of Personnel Management (OPM). We supplement this data with actual salaries listed in job postings to create a comprehensive view. Our data science team calculates a weighted average from these inputs to derive the average pay for sales clerks in each state.
We ranked each state based on this average annual salary data, with the highest salary indicating the state with the best average pay for sales clerks.
Sales Clerk Salary By State FAQs
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What is the highest-paid state for sales clerks?
The highest-paid state for sales clerks is New York, with an average salary of $30,830 per year.
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What city pays sales clerks the most?
Washington, DC, pays sales clerks the most, with an average salary of $32,538 per year.
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What is the worst state for sales clerks?
The lowest-paying state for sales clerks is West Virginia, with an average salary of $18,111 per year.
Author
Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.
