Information and Record Clerk Salary in 2026

    SOC: 43-4199.00 · BLS OEWS 2026 · Updated March 2026
    Median Annual
    $48,360
    per year
    Salary Range
    $34K – $69K
    P10–P90
    Total Jobs
    143,910
    employed
    Job Growth
    -0.2%
    2024–2034
    Section 01

    How Much Do Information and Record Clerks Make?

    Information and Record Clerks earn a median annual salary of $48,360 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $34,170 at the 10th percentile to $68,850 at the 90th percentile — a range of $34,680. The highest-paying state is District of Columbia at $67,100.

    PercentileAnnual salary
    10th percentile$34,170
    25th percentile$39,610
    Median (50th)$48,360
    75th percentile$58,680
    90th percentile$68,850
    10th: $34,170Median: $48,36090th: $68,850
    Section 02

    Information and Record Clerk Salary by State

    Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.

    StateMedian salary
    District of Columbiatop$67,100
    Maryland$60,470
    California$57,020
    Rhode Island$55,370
    Hawaii$54,260
    New Jersey$53,940
    Alaska$53,200
    Alabama$52,670
    Delaware$51,770
    Washington$51,620
    Illinois$51,310
    Colorado$51,070
    Minnesota$51,050
    Virginia$50,690
    North Dakota$50,650
    New York$50,210
    West Virginia$49,650
    Massachusetts$49,170
    Pennsylvania$49,120
    Nebraska$49,060
    South Dakota$49,000
    Wyoming$49,000
    Mississippi$48,530
    New Mexico$48,530
    South Carolina$48,470
    Oregon$48,270
    Oklahoma$48,060
    Kentucky$47,490
    Vermont$47,260
    Montana$46,510
    Ohio$46,470
    Kansas$46,300
    Georgia$45,760
    Idaho$45,760
    Iowa$45,690
    Arizona$45,590
    Tennessee$45,570
    Florida$45,430
    Arkansas$44,840
    Missouri$44,120
    New Hampshire$44,120
    Connecticut$44,120
    Louisiana$43,620
    Texas$43,350
    Michigan$42,220
    Utah$40,890
    North Carolina$39,230
    Indiana$37,360
    Nevada$37,190
    Wisconsin$34,800
    Maine$31,870
    Section 03

    Highest-Paying Metros for Information and Record Clerks

    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
    Highest paying
    $68,800
    top metro salary
    District of Columbia
    $67,100
    $-1,700 vs highest
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
    $63,490
    $-5,310 vs highest
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
    $61,510
    $-7,290 vs highest
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY
    $61,420
    $-7,380 vs highest
    Vallejo, CA
    $61,010
    $-7,790 vs highest
    Salinas, CA
    $60,740
    $-8,060 vs highest
    Maryland
    $60,470
    $-8,330 vs highest
    Section 04

    Information and Record Clerk Salary by Experience

    Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.

    Experience levelEstimated salary
    Entry level (0–2 yrs)~$34,170 – $39,610
    Mid career (3–7 yrs)~$48,360
    Experienced (8–15 yrs)~$58,680
    Senior (15+ yrs)$68,850+
    Section 05

    How to Earn More as an Information and Record Clerk

    Location is the single biggest salary lever: Information and Record Clerks in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA earn $68,800 — $20,440 above the national median. Earning an additional certification or completing a bachelor's degree can push your salary from the median toward the 75th percentile. Reaching the 75th percentile ($58,680) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.

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    Section 07

    Frequently Asked Questions

    SOC: 43-4199.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.