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The average salary for a window clerk is approximately $63,668 per year, translating to around $31 per hour. This figure can vary significantly based on factors such as location, experience, and the specific industry. Window clerks in certain states and cities earn notably higher salaries, reflecting demand and cost of living adjustments.
States like California, New York, and Texas offer some of the highest salaries for window clerks. Major cities such as San Francisco and New York City are known for higher wage opportunities due to their bustling economies and demand for clerical support. Additionally, sectors like finance and healthcare often provide better compensation packages than other fields.
Experience plays a crucial role in determining salary. Entry-level window clerks may start at lower wages, while those with several years of experience or specialized skills can command significantly higher pay. Understanding these dynamics is essential for prospective window clerks aiming to maximize their earning potential.
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The highest-paying states for window clerks are New Jersey, Delaware, and New York. The lowest average window clerk salary states are Nebraska, Washington, and Alaska.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $69,697 | $33.51 |
| 2 | Ohio | $68,181 | $32.78 |
| 3 | Delaware | $70,314 | $33.80 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | $69,683 | $33.50 |
| 5 | Tennessee | $65,284 | $31.39 |
| 6 | Kansas | $63,610 | $30.58 |
| 7 | New York | $69,815 | $33.56 |
| 8 | Idaho | $65,717 | $31.59 |
| 9 | Oregon | $66,008 | $31.73 |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $69,697 | $33.51 |
| 11 | Minnesota | $65,169 | $31.33 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $70,321 | $33.81 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $68,880 | $33.12 |
| 14 | Iowa | $64,200 | $30.87 |
| 15 | South Dakota | $61,849 | $29.74 |
| 16 | Oklahoma | $63,505 | $30.53 |
| 17 | Georgia | $63,749 | $30.65 |
| 18 | Wyoming | $62,479 | $30.04 |
| 19 | West Virginia | $61,589 | $29.61 |
| 20 | Arkansas | $62,690 | $30.14 |
| 21 | Utah | $58,591 | $28.17 |
| 22 | Michigan | $56,640 | $27.23 |
| 23 | District of Columbia | $68,642 | $33.00 |
| 24 | Nevada | $62,889 | $30.24 |
| 25 | New Mexico | $60,814 | $29.24 |
| 26 | Kentucky | $56,435 | $27.13 |
| 27 | Montana | $62,166 | $29.89 |
| 28 | Missouri | $57,238 | $27.52 |
| 29 | North Carolina | $58,284 | $28.02 |
| 30 | Indiana | $55,128 | $26.50 |
| 31 | Maryland | $63,052 | $30.31 |
| 32 | South Carolina | $57,618 | $27.70 |
| 33 | Wisconsin | $54,353 | $26.13 |
| 34 | Alabama | $56,610 | $27.22 |
| 35 | Vermont | $56,019 | $26.93 |
| 36 | Massachusetts | $58,247 | $28.00 |
| 37 | Virginia | $57,822 | $27.80 |
| 38 | Mississippi | $55,298 | $26.59 |
| 39 | Florida | $54,168 | $26.04 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $56,285 | $27.06 |
| 41 | Colorado | $54,374 | $26.14 |
| 42 | Alaska | $51,354 | $24.69 |
| 43 | Illinois | $54,716 | $26.31 |
| 44 | Texas | $53,027 | $25.49 |
| 45 | Washington | $51,512 | $24.77 |
| 46 | Nebraska | $52,176 | $25.08 |
| 47 | Arizona | $54,909 | $26.40 |
| 48 | Hawaii | $46,236 | $22.23 |
| 49 | Maine | $53,146 | $25.55 |
| 50 | North Dakota | $47,772 | $22.97 |
| 51 | California | $51,269 | $24.65 |
The highest-paying cities for window clerks are Wilmington, DE, Newark, NJ, and Philadelphia, PA.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilmington, DE | $70,475 | $33.88 |
| 2 | Newark, NJ | $70,468 | $33.88 |
| 3 | Philadelphia, PA | $69,911 | $33.61 |
| 4 | New York, NY | $69,890 | $33.60 |
| 5 | Bridgeport, CT | $69,790 | $33.55 |
| 6 | Providence, RI | $69,755 | $33.54 |
| 7 | Manchester, NH | $68,916 | $33.13 |
| 8 | Columbus, OH | $67,875 | $32.63 |
| 9 | Meridian, ID | $66,295 | $31.87 |
| 10 | Knoxville, TN | $66,223 | $31.84 |
| 11 | Portland, OR | $65,416 | $31.45 |
| 12 | Minneapolis, MN | $65,299 | $31.39 |
| 13 | Cedar Rapids, IA | $64,701 | $31.11 |
| 14 | Kansas City, KS | $64,063 | $30.80 |
| 15 | Atlanta, GA | $63,971 | $30.76 |
| 16 | Oklahoma City, OK | $63,610 | $30.58 |
| 17 | Baltimore, MD | $63,138 | $30.35 |
| 18 | Little Rock, AR | $62,589 | $30.09 |
| 19 | Las Vegas, NV | $62,385 | $29.99 |
| 20 | Sioux Falls, SD | $62,240 | $29.92 |
A window clerk's salary ranges from $43,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $93,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $93,000 | $7,750 | $45 |
| 75th Percentile | $77,000 | $6,417 | $37 |
| Average | $63,668 | $5,306 | $31 |
| 25th Percentile | $52,000 | $4,333 | $25 |
| 10th Percentile | $43,000 | $3,583 | $21 |
The highest paying types of window clerks are postal service clerk, parcel post clerk, and postal clerk.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Service Clerk | $72,624 | $6,052 | $34.92 | 83,376 |
| Bulk Mail Clerk | $32,080 | $2,673 | $15.42 | 80,756 |
| Postal Clerk | $38,239 | $3,187 | $18.38 | 93,101 |
| Clerk | $31,163 | $2,597 | $14.98 | 80,311 |
Top companies hiring window clerks now:
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mesilla Valley Transportation | $69,239 | $33.29 |
| 2 | Joveo | $60,856 | $29.26 |
The average window clerk salary varies across industries:
| Rank | Industry | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Government | $67,236 | $32.33 |
| 2 | Real Estate | $60,870 | $29.26 |
| 3 | Start-up | $60,749 | $29.21 |
| 4 | Transportation | $60,054 | $28.87 |
| 5 | Manufacturing | $57,487 | $27.64 |
The average window clerk salary has fallen by $-3,745 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average window clerk earned $67,413 annually, but today, they earn $63,668 a year. That works out to a -12% change in pay for window clerks over the last decade.
Compare window clerk salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare window clerk salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $63,700 | $30.61 | +3.6% |
| 2025 | $61,400 | $29.50 | -14.4% |
| 2024 | $70,200 | $33.74 | -5.9% |
| 2023 | $74,300 | $35.74 | +3.0% |
| 2022 | $72,100 | $34.66 | 0.0% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline Windows | Window Laborer-Volume | New York, NY | 05/24/2025 | $41,740 |
| High Point University | University Mail Center-Window Clerk | High Point, NC | 03/23/2025 | $20,870 |
| Hueyburger | BOH Window/Expo | Collierville, TN | 02/16/2025 | $29,218 |
| Hueyburger | BOH Window/Expo | Memphis, TN | 10/20/2024 | $33,392 |
| Mesilla Valley Transportation | Safety Window Clerk | El Paso, TX | 10/19/2024 | $29,218 |
| Hueyburger | BOH Window/Expo | Collierville, TN | 09/25/2024 | $29,218 |
| Hueyburger | BOH Window/Expo | Collierville, TN | 09/10/2024 | $29,218 |
| Employbridge | Window Clerk | Romulus, MI | 09/05/2024 | $39,653 |
| Blackberry Systems | Commercial Window Apprenticeship | Kalamazoo, MI | 08/31/2024 | $33,392 |
| Fuller Theological | Postal Window Clerk | Pasadena, CA | 07/15/2024 | $39,653 |
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