Brokerage Clerks Salary by State
The national median pay for brokerage clerks is $65,750 a year. By state, it ranges from $48,360 in Montana to $95,450 in District of Columbia.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $50,260
- 25th percentile
- $58,620
- Median
- $65,750
- 75th percentile
- $79,800
- Top 10%
- $102,010
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 35,940 jobs.
Median pay in 39 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $95,450 | +45% | $83,840 | $97,300 | Not published |
| 2 | New York | $78,930 | +20% | $56,820 | $125,680 | 5,950 |
| 3 | Vermont | $78,200 | +19% | $49,980 | $125,370 | 30 |
| 4 | California | $77,960 | +19% | $56,200 | $125,520 | 4,740 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $75,330 | +15% | $62,060 | $114,990 | 420 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $74,830 | +14% | $60,930 | $100,410 | 3,260 |
| 7 | Michigan | $73,350 | +12% | $57,080 | $92,160 | 430 |
| 8 | Washington | $73,120 | +11% | $52,870 | $97,380 | 140 |
| 9 | Maine | $72,840 | +11% | $54,980 | $101,760 | 80 |
| 10 | Oregon | $72,250 | +10% | $55,820 | $94,650 | 470 |
| 11 | New Hampshire | $68,140 | +4% | $57,930 | $102,870 | 200 |
| 12 | Utah | $67,410 | +3% | $51,890 | $93,540 | 320 |
| 13 | Tennessee | $64,610 | −2% | $49,700 | $86,460 | 370 |
| 14 | Ohio | $64,020 | −3% | $55,870 | $90,300 | 800 |
| 15 | Wisconsin | $63,870 | −3% | $52,880 | $75,300 | 460 |
| 16 | Massachusetts | $63,640 | −3% | $56,480 | $93,670 | 890 |
| 17 | Illinois | $63,350 | −4% | $44,980 | $95,030 | 2,060 |
| 18 | Florida | $63,130 | −4% | $52,030 | $95,000 | 1,830 |
| 19 | Texas | $63,060 | −4% | $47,470 | $80,820 | 1,300 |
| 20 | Virginia | $62,560 | −5% | $49,850 | $96,070 | 750 |
| 21 | Rhode Island | $62,400 | −5% | $51,780 | $63,830 | 450 |
| 22 | Minnesota | $62,110 | −6% | $50,560 | $79,360 | 960 |
| 23 | Maryland | $62,080 | −6% | $54,880 | $109,970 | 560 |
| 24 | Arizona | $61,900 | −6% | $53,210 | $78,250 | 940 |
| 25 | Georgia | $61,570 | −6% | $49,930 | $98,780 | 540 |
| 26 | Louisiana | $61,500 | −6% | $49,100 | $82,210 | Not published |
| 27 | Delaware | $61,390 | −7% | $51,980 | $96,190 | Not published |
| 28 | Colorado | $60,950 | −7% | $50,680 | $77,720 | 220 |
| 29 | North Carolina | $60,950 | −7% | $50,000 | $99,210 | 400 |
| 30 | Nebraska | $60,880 | −7% | $48,150 | $75,920 | 440 |
| 31 | Pennsylvania | $60,390 | −8% | $49,770 | $98,610 | 1,470 |
| 32 | South Carolina | $59,710 | −9% | $48,060 | $79,570 | 440 |
| 33 | Arkansas | $58,670 | −11% | $43,140 | $75,290 | 90 |
| 34 | Indiana | $58,290 | −11% | $39,850 | $74,260 | 1,260 |
| 35 | Mississippi | $58,200 | −11% | $47,310 | $109,630 | 40 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $57,690 | −12% | $51,060 | $93,380 | Not published |
| 37 | Iowa | $56,360 | −14% | $27,510 | $70,970 | 160 |
| 38 | South Dakota | $56,080 | −15% | $47,710 | $83,650 | 130 |
| 39 | Kansas | $49,990 | −24% | $46,580 | $66,700 | 310 |
| 40 | Montana | $48,360 | −26% | $39,080 | $66,700 | 110 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Brokerage Clerks salary questions
Which state pays brokerage clerks the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $95,450 a year (+45% vs. the national median of $65,750). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays brokerage clerks the least?
Montana, with a median of $48,360 a year (−26% vs. national).
Where do most brokerage clerks work?
New York has the most jobs, about 5,950, with a median of $78,930.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.