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Job outlook for program clerks in the United States
Program clerk job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected program clerk job growth rate is -5% from 2018-2028.
About -130,800 new jobs for program clerks are projected over the next decade.
Program clerk salaries have increased 16% for program clerks in the last 5 years.
There are over 45,482 program clerks currently employed in the United States.
There are 129,589 active program clerk job openings in the US.
The average program clerk salary is $29,631.
Are program clerk jobs in demand?
Program clerk job and salary trends over time
Program clerk jobs over time
Program clerk job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 45,482 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 48,879 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 52,012 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 52,592 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 52,728 | 0.02% |
Average program clerk salary over time
Program clerk salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,631 | $14.25 | +3.8% |
| 2024 | $28,549 | $13.73 | +4.0% |
| 2023 | $27,451 | $13.20 | +3.9% |
| 2022 | $26,419 | $12.70 | +3.0% |
| 2021 | $25,647 | $12.33 | +3.4% |
Program clerk jobs by state
Most common states for program clerks
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | 961,939 | 292 | 30% |
| 2 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 205 | 27% |
| 3 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 1,083 | 26% |
| 4 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 916 | 26% |
| 5 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,384 | 25% |
| 6 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 771 | 25% |
| 7 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 425 | 25% |
| 8 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 209 | 24% |
| 9 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,262 | 23% |
| 10 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 659 | 23% |
| 11 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 428 | 22% |
| 12 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 299 | 22% |
| 13 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 230 | 22% |
| 14 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 1,160 | 20% |
| 15 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,289 | 19% |
| 16 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 2,256 | 18% |
| 17 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,841 | 18% |
| 18 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 568 | 18% |
| 19 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 369 | 18% |
| 20 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 185 | 18% |
Most common cities for program clerks
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jamestown | 1 | 3% | $29,048 |
| 2 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $34,028 |
Program Clerk job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of program clerk experts
College of Charleston
Dixie State University
What experience really stands out on Program Clerk resumes?
Jacob Craig Ph.D.: I believe strongly in dexterity and a language of expertise. That means that if a student can show they can adapt to new demands by learning a new way of working, learning about a new audience, learning how to address a new purpose, learning a new genre or style, and learning a new technology, that employee attractive. Especially at the entry-level, the ability to learn and adapt is valuable. Being able to talk about their experience using a persuasive vocabulary is often useful. For instance, if students can describe their approach to communication without using cliches (short and sweet, clear) and something along the lines of purpose, audience, situation, genre, medium--that's persuasive.
Dr. Mike Peterson Ph.D.
Department Chair and Associate Professor of EnglishDixie State University
English Department
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Program Clerks to find work opportunities?
Dr. Mike Peterson Ph.D.: The great thing about a degree in English is that graduates can find work anywhere: teaching, freelance writing, technical writing, content production, editing, reporting-you name it. There are ample jobs in small towns and large cities in all of these areas. English degrees are also highly valued in a variety of jobs-such as sales, public relations, marketing, and paralegal work-because employers know these applicants, from day one, will have strong skills in writing, communication, critical thinking, and creative thinking.