Procurement Clerk Salary in 2026

    SOC: 43-3061.00 · BLS OEWS 2026 · Updated March 2026
    Median Annual
    $48,510
    per year
    Salary Range
    $37K – $66K
    P10–P90
    Total Jobs
    59,900
    employed
    Job Growth
    -8.7%
    2024–2034
    Section 01

    How Much Do Procurement Clerks Make?

    Procurement Clerks earn a median annual salary of $48,510 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $36,810 at the 10th percentile to $65,890 at the 90th percentile — a range of $29,080. The highest-paying state is District of Columbia at $63,610.

    PercentileAnnual salary
    10th percentile$36,810
    25th percentile$41,240
    Median (50th)$48,510
    75th percentile$57,680
    90th percentile$65,890
    10th: $36,810Median: $48,51090th: $65,890
    Section 02

    Procurement Clerk Salary by State

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

    StateMedian salary
    District of Columbiatop$63,610
    Massachusetts$57,950
    New Hampshire$57,220
    Connecticut$55,000
    Alaska$54,800
    Maryland$54,790
    California$53,700
    Colorado$53,650
    Minnesota$53,270
    New Jersey$53,130
    Virginia$52,310
    Hawaii$52,000
    New York$51,910
    Rhode Island$51,410
    Oklahoma$50,900
    Washington$50,010
    Oregon$49,970
    Alabama$49,920
    Pennsylvania$49,920
    Wyoming$49,730
    Maine$49,140
    Idaho$49,000
    New Mexico$49,000
    North Dakota$49,000
    Utah$49,000
    Wisconsin$48,060
    North Carolina$47,850
    Nebraska$47,510
    Iowa$47,490
    Louisiana$47,480
    Georgia$47,380
    Kentucky$47,220
    Texas$46,840
    Arizona$46,820
    Indiana$46,610
    South Carolina$46,600
    Vermont$46,570
    Michigan$46,470
    Illinois$46,320
    Missouri$46,300
    Ohio$46,180
    Kansas$46,020
    Montana$45,970
    Mississippi$45,470
    Florida$45,300
    Arkansas$45,100
    Delaware$44,710
    South Dakota$44,510
    West Virginia$43,590
    Nevada$42,470
    Tennessee$37,580
    Section 03

    Highest-Paying Metros for Procurement Clerks

    District of Columbia
    Highest paying
    $63,610
    top metro salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA
    $62,210
    $-1,400 vs highest
    York-Hanover, PA
    $62,070
    $-1,540 vs highest
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area
    $61,420
    $-2,190 vs highest
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
    $59,550
    $-4,060 vs highest
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
    $58,670
    $-4,940 vs highest
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
    $58,570
    $-5,040 vs highest
    Stockton-Lodi, CA
    $58,250
    $-5,360 vs highest
    Section 04

    Procurement 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)~$36,810 – $41,240
    Mid career (3–7 yrs)~$48,510
    Experienced (8–15 yrs)~$57,680
    Senior (15+ yrs)$65,890+
    Section 05

    How to Earn More as a Procurement Clerk

    Location is the single biggest salary lever: Procurement Clerks in District of Columbia earn $63,610 — $15,100 above the national median. Union membership, additional certifications, and supervisory experience are the most reliable paths to higher earnings in this field. Reaching the 75th percentile ($57,680) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.

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    Section 06

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    Section 07

    Frequently Asked Questions

    SOC: 43-3061.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.