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Order entry specialist salary

Average order entry specialist salary

$16.65

$34,625 yearly

Entry-level order entry specialist salary
$28,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Average Order Entry Specialist Salary

The average salary for an Order Entry Specialist stands at approximately $34,625 per year or around $17 per hour. This figure can vary based on factors such as location, industry, and the individual's experience level. In states like California and New York, salaries tend to be higher due to the cost of living and demand for skilled professionals.

Salary by Experience Level

Entry-level positions typically start at lower salary ranges, approximately $30,000 annually, while seasoned specialists can earn upwards of $40,000, particularly in specialized sectors such as healthcare and technology. Companies often value experience, offering higher wages to those who demonstrate efficiency and accuracy in order management.

Highest Paying Locations

Location plays a crucial role in salary determination. For instance, professionals in metropolitan areas like San Francisco and New York City may earn significantly more than those in smaller towns. Additionally, organizations in the tech and healthcare sectors often provide competitive salaries to attract qualified candidates.

As you consider a career as an Order Entry Specialist, understanding these salary dynamics can help you navigate job offers and potential career paths effectively.

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Where can an Order Entry Specialist earn more?

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Zynex Medical$39,743
HealthDirect Pharmacy Services$34,912

Order entry specialist salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level order entry specialist$27,700$13.34
Mid-level order entry specialist$32,500$15.62
Senior-level order entry specialist$46,400$22.33

Order entry specialist salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Glassdoor and Ziprecruiter, the average salary for an order entry specialist typically falls between $34,625 and $44,235.
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$34,625yearly
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$44,235yearly
ZipRecruiter[2]
$41,259yearly

Average order entry specialist salary by state

The average order entry specialist salary in New Hampshire, Vermont, and Rhode Island are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average order entry specialist salary states are South Dakota, Virginia, and Louisiana.

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Highest paying states for order entry specialists

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Connecticut$45,780$22.01
2Alaska$40,425$19.44
3Kentucky$38,570$18.54
4West Virginia$39,752$19.11
5Rhode Island$46,092$22.16
6Delaware$43,870$21.09
7Idaho$38,372$18.45
8Nevada$42,843$20.60
9New Hampshire$46,197$22.21
10Maine$41,367$19.89
11Vermont$46,102$22.16
12Massachusetts$41,972$20.18
13Oregon$42,078$20.23
14North Dakota$38,077$18.31
15Wisconsin$36,312$17.46
16Illinois$38,307$18.42
17New Jersey$37,289$17.93
18Arkansas$33,085$15.91
19Arizona$34,065$16.38
20Minnesota$36,454$17.53
21Washington$39,876$19.17
22Utah$34,547$16.61
23Mississippi$32,761$15.75
24Iowa$33,014$15.87
25Pennsylvania$35,307$16.97
26Indiana$33,622$16.16
27Wyoming$33,782$16.24
28District of Columbia$42,946$20.65
29Colorado$37,981$18.26
30Florida$32,995$15.86
31New York$36,711$17.65
32Kansas$31,935$15.35
33California$37,565$18.06
34Michigan$32,212$15.49
35Oklahoma$32,646$15.70
36Ohio$32,759$15.75
37Hawaii$31,167$14.98
38Alabama$31,668$15.22
39North Carolina$31,972$15.37
40New Mexico$33,055$15.89
41Texas$32,163$15.46
42South Carolina$32,615$15.68
43Georgia$31,455$15.12
44Louisiana$27,703$13.32
45Maryland$30,356$14.59
46Montana$29,983$14.41
47Missouri$24,966$12.00
48Nebraska$25,348$12.19
49South Dakota$29,448$14.16
50Tennessee$26,912$12.94
51Virginia$28,469$13.69

Highest paying cities for order entry specialists

The highest-paying cities for order entry specialists are Las Vegas, NV, Portland, OR, and Vancouver, WA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Las Vegas, NV$42,643$20.50
2Portland, OR$42,144$20.26
3Vancouver, WA$39,996$19.23
4Glenview, IL$38,546$18.53
5Oakland, CA$38,359$18.44
6Greeley, CO$38,168$18.35
7Rexburg, ID$37,694$18.12
8Neenah, WI$36,900$17.74
9New York, NY$36,648$17.62
10Saint Paul, MN$36,426$17.51
11Phoenix, AZ$34,059$16.37
12Toledo, OH$33,209$15.97
13Cedar Rapids, IA$33,124$15.93
14Miami, FL$33,123$15.92
15San Antonio, TX$32,372$15.56
16Raleigh, NC$32,227$15.49
17Alpharetta, GA$31,562$15.17
18Johnson City, TN$27,225$13.09

Order entry specialist salary details

An order entry specialist's salary ranges from $28,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $42,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average order entry specialist salary graph, trends, and summary

What is an order entry specialist's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$42,000$3,500$20
75th Percentile$38,000$3,167$18
Average$34,625$2,885$17
25th Percentile$31,000$2,583$15
10th Percentile$28,000$2,333$13

Highest paying order entry specialist jobs

The highest paying types of order entry specialists are specialist, service specialist, and customer support specialist.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Data Clerk$31,550$2,629$15.17147,935
Data Entry Clerk$31,582$2,632$15.18132,345
Data Entry Representative$33,173$2,764$15.95147,777
Data Entry Operator$31,286$2,607$15.0493,965
Order Entry Clerk$34,147$2,846$16.42101,541

Top companies hiring order entry specialists now:

  1. Eastbay jobs (17)
  2. Apple jobs (6)
  3. CVS Health jobs (5)
  4. Deluxe Corporation jobs (5)
  5. School Specialty jobs (10)

Which companies pay order entry specialists the most?

Order entry specialist salaries at Zynex Medical and Boise Cascade are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average order entry specialist salary at companies like Phoenix Contact and JBS USA are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Zynex Medical$39,743$19.11
2Boise Cascade$39,626$19.05
3Phoenix Contact$38,779$18.64
4JBS USA$38,589$18.55
5Wenger Manufacturing$38,253$18.39
6Primera$38,002$18.27
7ALLIANCE DOOR PRODUCTS$37,578$18.07
8Amano$37,245$17.91
9Dahl Consulting$37,161$17.87
10Apogee Enterprises$37,037$17.81
11Murray$36,883$17.73
12Latham Pool$36,754$17.67
13Quanex Building Products$36,720$17.65
14Barnes Group$36,702$17.65
15Audacy$35,929$17.27
16Kinney Drugs$35,876$17.25
17Lynden Door$35,669$17.15
18Melaleuca:The Wellness$35,433$17.04
19ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions - US$35,230$16.94
20HealthDirect Pharmacy Services$34,912$16.78

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$37,000$36,600$36,200$35,800$35,400$35,000
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Order Entry Specialist salary by industry

The average order entry specialist salary varies across industries:

  • The average order entry specialist salary in the technology industry is $36,459, the highest of any industry.
  • The average order entry specialist salary in the finance industry is $35,438.
  • Order entry specialists in the media industry earn an average salary of $32,142, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for order entry specialists

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Technology$36,459$17.53
2Health Care$35,438$17.04
3Manufacturing$35,177$16.91
4Retail$34,489$16.58
5Media$32,142$15.45

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Order entry specialist salary trends

The average order entry specialist salary has risen by $6,470 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average order entry specialist earned $28,155 annually, but today, they earn $34,625 a year. That works out to a 7% change in pay for order entry specialists over the last decade.

Compare order entry specialist salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average order entry specialist salary over time

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Order entry specialist salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2026$34,600$16.65+3.8%
2025$33,300$16.02+2.3%
2024$32,600$15.65-0.1%
2023$32,600$15.67+0.4%
2022$32,500$15.61+3.1%

Recently added order entry specialist salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Aston CarterOrder Entry SpecialistAllentown, PA06/28/2025$43,827
TeksystemsCall Center/Order Entry SpecialistWood Dale, IL06/27/2025$50,171
ASSA Abloy GroupOrder Entry SpecialistKent, WA06/27/2025$48,001
Elco LightingCustomer Service-Data/Order Entry SpecialistLos Angeles, CA06/27/2025$37,566
Aston CarterOrder Entry SpecialistTorrance, CA06/26/2025$45,914
Ultimate StaffingOrder Entry Specialist/Customer Service RepresentativeHouston, TX06/25/2025$37,566
TeksystemsOrder Entry SpecialistDelavan, WI06/19/2025$41,740
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Parts TownOrder Entry SpecialistFort Wayne, IN06/14/2025$35,655
Parts TownOrder Entry SpecialistPlattsburgh, NY06/14/2025$35,655

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