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Order Clerks

Role Overview

Receive and process incoming orders for materials, merchandise, classified ads, or services such as repairs, installations, or rental of facilities. Generally receives orders via mail, phone, fax, or other electronic means. Duties include informing customers of receipt, prices, shipping dates, and delays; preparing contracts; and handling complaints. Excludes “Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance” (43-5032) who both dispatch and take orders for services.

Salary by State (top paying)

State Median salary
Massachusetts $54,350
Vermont $49,810
New Hampshire $49,200
Oregon $48,530
Rhode Island $48,080
District of Columbia $47,930
Colorado $47,100
Minnesota $47,020
New York $47,010
Washington $46,740
California $46,620
Montana $46,490
Arizona $46,210
Pennsylvania $46,020
South Dakota $45,900

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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.

Median Annual Salary

$44,660

Projected Growth (10yr)

+-17.2%

Avg. annual openings

8.0k

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