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General merchandise clerk salary
Average general merchandise clerk salary
$16.55
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Average general merchandise clerk salary by state
Highest paying states for general merchandise clerks
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island | $38,315 | $18.42 |
| 2 | New Hampshire | $36,794 | $17.69 |
| 3 | Vermont | $36,914 | $17.75 |
| 4 | Maine | $35,469 | $17.05 |
| 5 | Nebraska | $35,179 | $16.91 |
| 6 | Oregon | $36,300 | $17.45 |
| 7 | Washington | $35,988 | $17.30 |
| 8 | Idaho | $34,988 | $16.82 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $36,691 | $17.64 |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $34,046 | $16.37 |
| 11 | Michigan | $34,396 | $16.54 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $36,231 | $17.42 |
| 13 | California | $37,044 | $17.81 |
| 14 | Delaware | $34,424 | $16.55 |
| 15 | North Dakota | $33,796 | $16.25 |
| 16 | Alaska | $34,854 | $16.76 |
| 17 | Iowa | $31,933 | $15.35 |
| 18 | Minnesota | $34,440 | $16.56 |
| 19 | Ohio | $33,175 | $15.95 |
| 20 | Massachusetts | $34,220 | $16.45 |
| 21 | Utah | $32,732 | $15.74 |
| 22 | Montana | $34,893 | $16.78 |
| 23 | Pennsylvania | $31,277 | $15.04 |
| 24 | New York | $33,053 | $15.89 |
| 25 | West Virginia | $31,740 | $15.26 |
| 26 | South Dakota | $31,312 | $15.05 |
| 27 | Indiana | $31,327 | $15.06 |
| 28 | Nevada | $33,658 | $16.18 |
| 29 | Arizona | $33,370 | $16.04 |
| 30 | Texas | $31,490 | $15.14 |
| 31 | Kentucky | $30,747 | $14.78 |
| 32 | Hawaii | $34,433 | $16.55 |
| 33 | Tennessee | $30,284 | $14.56 |
| 34 | District of Columbia | $33,505 | $16.11 |
| 35 | Missouri | $30,880 | $14.85 |
| 36 | Mississippi | $30,954 | $14.88 |
| 37 | Oklahoma | $30,726 | $14.77 |
| 38 | Wyoming | $30,074 | $14.46 |
| 39 | Illinois | $31,244 | $15.02 |
| 40 | Arkansas | $29,803 | $14.33 |
| 41 | Kansas | $30,923 | $14.87 |
| 42 | Colorado | $30,381 | $14.61 |
| 43 | Alabama | $29,481 | $14.17 |
| 44 | Maryland | $31,300 | $15.05 |
| 45 | Louisiana | $30,348 | $14.59 |
| 46 | Florida | $29,615 | $14.24 |
| 47 | Georgia | $29,754 | $14.30 |
| 48 | Virginia | $29,498 | $14.18 |
| 49 | New Mexico | $28,974 | $13.93 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $29,137 | $14.01 |
| 51 | North Carolina | $27,945 | $13.44 |
General merchandise clerk salary details
A general merchandise clerk's salary ranges from $27,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $42,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a general merchandise clerk's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $42,000 | $3,500 | $20 |
| 75th Percentile | $38,000 | $3,167 | $18 |
| Average | $34,415 | $2,868 | $17 |
| 25th Percentile | $30,000 | $2,500 | $14 |
| 10th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
Highest paying general merchandise clerk jobs
The highest paying types of general merchandise clerks are grocery associate, customer service clerk, and inventory clerk.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stower | $27,464 | $2,289 | $13.20 | 198,954 |
| Clerk | $31,163 | $2,597 | $14.98 | 80,311 |
| Stock Clerk | $29,226 | $2,436 | $14.05 | 222,752 |
| Food Clerk | $29,967 | $2,497 | $14.41 | 113,838 |
| Overnight Stock Clerk | $31,163 | $2,597 | $14.98 | 230,090 |
| Inventory Clerk | $32,666 | $2,722 | $15.70 | 204,051 |
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General merchandise clerk salary trends
The average general merchandise clerk salary has risen by $11,526 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average general merchandise clerk earned $22,889 annually, but today, they earn $34,415 a year. That works out to a 38% change in pay for general merchandise clerks over the last decade.
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Average general merchandise clerk salary over time
Compare general merchandise clerk salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
General merchandise clerk salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,400 | $16.55 | +2.0% |
| 2024 | $33,700 | $16.21 | +20.3% |
| 2023 | $26,900 | $12.92 | +4.8% |
| 2022 | $25,600 | $12.30 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | $24,900 | $11.98 | +2.6% |
Recently added general merchandise clerk salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northgate Gonzalez Markets | General Merchandise Clerk-Store #33 | Los Angeles, CA | 06/25/2025 | $37,816 |
| Peopleready | Retail General Labor | Liverpool, NY | 05/31/2025 | $35,479 |
| Northgate Markets | General Merchandise Clerk-Store #32 | El Rancho, CA | 05/29/2025 | $36,523 |
| Albertsons Companies | Merchandising Clerk | Anchorage, AK | 05/28/2025 | $41,740 |
| Hy-Vee | General Merchandise Clerk | Rochester, NY | 05/15/2025 | $33,392 |
| Hy-Vee | General Merchandise Clerk | Rochester, MN | 05/15/2025 | $33,392 |
| Hy-Vee | General Merchandise Clerk | Springfield, IL | 05/02/2025 | $31,305 |
| Albertsons Companies | Merchandising Clerk | Anchorage, AK | 04/30/2025 | $52,175 |
| Hy-Vee | General Merchandise Clerk | Savage, MN | 04/28/2025 | $27,131 |
| Peopleready | Retail General Labor | Somers Point, NJ | 04/19/2025 | $35,479 |
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