Procurement clerks salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,040 | $18.29 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $50,580 | $24.32 |
| Mean (average) | $52,370 | $25.18 |
| 90th percentile | $68,620 | $32.99 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Procurement clerks pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 53 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $52,940 | $38,790 | $65,600 | 260 | 0.34 |
| Alaska | $54,100 | $43,260 | $71,390 | 230 | 1.93 |
| Arizona | $47,970 | $37,250 | $64,940 | 1,300 | 1.12 |
| Arkansas | $47,760 | $37,040 | $70,110 | 400 | 0.85 |
| California | $56,160 | $40,100 | $75,110 | 7,080 | 1.08 |
| Colorado | $55,210 | $39,270 | $71,100 | 830 | 0.8 |
| Connecticut | $50,510 | $34,010 | $70,640 | 710 | 1.16 |
| Delaware | $47,470 | $39,060 | $64,210 | 140 | 0.78 |
| District of Columbia | $62,880 | $47,670 | $88,850 | 220 | 0.87 |
| Florida | $48,710 | $37,990 | $62,650 | 2,890 | 0.81 |
| Georgia | $50,730 | $33,870 | $67,090 | 1,800 | 1.02 |
| Guam | $38,100 | $22,570 | $56,620 | 150 | 6.1 |
| Hawaii | $53,890 | $42,100 | $67,810 | 330 | 1.47 |
| Idaho | $50,310 | $38,200 | $65,000 | 470 | 1.53 |
| Illinois | $47,770 | $37,490 | $64,500 | 1,950 | 0.89 |
| Indiana | $49,210 | $36,150 | $64,250 | 1,110 | 0.96 |
| Iowa | $48,870 | $38,370 | $62,540 | 680 | 1.21 |
| Kansas | $47,730 | $36,330 | $62,200 | 430 | 0.83 |
| Kentucky | $50,610 | $37,060 | $64,410 | 810 | 1.13 |
| Louisiana | $49,680 | $38,100 | $66,290 | 760 | 1.09 |
| Maine | $53,070 | $41,550 | $72,220 | 320 | 1.41 |
| Maryland | $53,960 | $38,530 | $76,900 | 1,230 | 1.24 |
| Massachusetts | $60,110 | $46,520 | $72,210 | 520 | 0.4 |
| Michigan | $49,980 | $39,390 | $65,550 | 1,220 | 0.77 |
| Minnesota | $58,100 | $42,450 | $68,620 | 790 | 0.75 |
| Mississippi | $46,270 | $31,510 | $64,530 | 860 | 2.07 |
| Missouri | $48,820 | $33,480 | $66,580 | 630 | 0.59 |
| Montana | $49,560 | $39,030 | $61,610 | 150 | 0.84 |
| Nebraska | $47,950 | $37,900 | $64,940 | 910 | 2.47 |
| Nevada | $51,530 | $35,080 | $72,890 | 580 | 1.04 |
| New Hampshire | $58,830 | $42,820 | $77,950 | 190 | 0.76 |
| New Jersey | $57,460 | $39,690 | $72,660 | 2,370 | 1.54 |
| New Mexico | $51,080 | $38,210 | $71,480 | 460 | 1.48 |
| New York | $54,080 | $40,630 | $74,030 | 2,680 | 0.77 |
| North Carolina | $50,390 | $37,990 | $64,330 | 1,460 | 0.82 |
| North Dakota | $51,630 | $37,200 | $77,250 | 90 | 0.59 |
| Ohio | $49,880 | $37,330 | $64,360 | 1,350 | 0.68 |
| Oklahoma | $49,940 | $37,620 | $64,940 | 830 | 1.36 |
| Oregon | $52,700 | $40,630 | $67,280 | 510 | 0.73 |
| Pennsylvania | $53,800 | $41,400 | $71,550 | 2,360 | 1.09 |
| Puerto Rico | $30,940 | $21,840 | $48,220 | 670 | 1.98 |
| Rhode Island | $53,980 | $41,280 | $75,080 | 210 | 1.17 |
| South Carolina | $49,810 | $36,980 | $72,080 | 900 | 1.08 |
| South Dakota | $46,690 | $34,870 | $59,800 | 170 | 1.01 |
| Tennessee | $38,710 | $36,750 | $57,790 | 3,900 | 3.32 |
| Texas | $47,660 | $35,100 | $64,400 | 3,740 | 0.74 |
| Utah | $54,950 | $36,360 | $73,510 | 540 | 0.86 |
| Vermont | $47,960 | $39,400 | $61,170 | 90 | 0.85 |
| Virginia | $54,660 | $42,120 | $69,240 | 930 | 0.63 |
| Washington | $52,910 | $43,760 | $69,240 | 1,750 | 1.38 |
| West Virginia | $48,050 | $36,110 | $63,840 | 520 | 2.07 |
| Wisconsin | $49,410 | $40,090 | $64,440 | 1,050 | 0.99 |
| Wyoming | $50,380 | $40,780 | $70,080 | 120 | 1.17 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for procurement clerks
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 3,700. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Read the official BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for procurement clerks
- Typical entry education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services CIP 52.0408
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Track the status of requisitions, contracts, and orders.
- Perform buying duties when necessary.
- Prepare purchase orders and send copies to suppliers and to departments originating requests.
- Calculate costs of orders, and charge or forward invoices to appropriate accounts.
- Compare prices, specifications, and delivery dates to determine the best bid among potential suppliers.
- Approve and pay bills.
- Maintain knowledge of all organizational and governmental rules affecting purchases, and provide information about these rules to organization staff members and to vendors.
- Determine if inventory quantities are sufficient for needs, ordering more materials when necessary.
Technology skills
- Microsoft Excel (in demand)
- Microsoft Office software (in demand)
- Microsoft Outlook (in demand)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (in demand)
- Microsoft Word (in demand)
- SAP software (in demand)
- Intuit QuickBooks (hot technology)
- Microsoft Access (hot technology)
- Microsoft SharePoint (hot technology)
- Microsoft Windows (hot technology)
- Oracle Database (hot technology)
- Oracle PeopleSoft (hot technology)
- Autotask
- Electronic data interchange EDI software
- IBM Maximo Asset Management
- Inventory tracking software
Transferable skills for career changers: Social Perceptiveness, Complex Problem Solving, Judgment and Decision Making, Coordination, Service Orientation, Time Management.
Common job titles: Buyer, Procurement Assistant, Procurement Officer, Procurement Specialist, Purchasing Assistant, Purchasing Associate, Purchasing Clerk, Purchasing Coordinator, Purchasing Specialist, Warehouse Clerk.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do procurement clerks make?
The national median annual wage for procurement clerks was $50,580 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $38,040 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $68,620. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do procurement clerks need?
BLS lists high school diploma or equivalent as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and moderate-term on-the-job training on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is procurement clerks a growing career?
BLS projects employment of procurement clerks to change -8.1% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 3,700 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay procurement clerks the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were District of Columbia ($62,880), Massachusetts ($60,110), New Hampshire ($58,830). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.