Correspondence Clerks Salary by State
The national median pay for correspondence clerks is $46,800 a year. By state, it ranges from $36,790 in Louisiana to $61,310 in Connecticut.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $33,300
- 25th percentile
- $38,610
- Median
- $46,800
- 75th percentile
- $56,090
- Top 10%
- $64,510
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 4,290 jobs.
Median pay in 26 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $61,310 | +31% | $42,840 | $64,510 | 70 |
| 2 | Oregon | $61,160 | +31% | $49,660 | $75,490 | 110 |
| 3 | California | $53,640 | +15% | $37,130 | $81,070 | 240 |
| 4 | Idaho | $51,010 | +9% | $46,380 | $55,490 | 40 |
| 5 | Nebraska | $49,800 | +6% | $39,270 | $49,800 | 60 |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $49,730 | +6% | $34,380 | $60,070 | 120 |
| 7 | Indiana | $49,710 | +6% | $32,130 | $58,740 | 70 |
| 8 | Ohio | $49,700 | +6% | $35,650 | $58,020 | 40 |
| 9 | New York | $49,360 | +5% | $37,840 | $66,800 | 540 |
| 10 | Maine | $49,180 | +5% | $40,260 | $57,840 | 40 |
| 11 | Texas | $48,860 | +4% | $36,850 | $66,620 | 830 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $48,510 | +4% | $32,220 | $63,470 | 40 |
| 13 | Virginia | $48,310 | +3% | $30,640 | $48,310 | Not published |
| 14 | Nevada | $47,820 | +2% | $40,650 | $61,030 | 130 |
| 15 | Utah | $47,450 | +1% | $37,460 | $51,490 | 140 |
| 16 | Wisconsin | $47,400 | +1% | $29,780 | $67,130 | Not published |
| 17 | Illinois | $46,280 | −1% | $39,090 | $71,840 | 50 |
| 18 | Colorado | $45,510 | −3% | $32,560 | $66,150 | 50 |
| 19 | Missouri | $43,400 | −7% | $34,260 | $46,240 | 70 |
| 20 | Tennessee | $42,390 | −9% | $35,100 | $50,280 | 100 |
| 21 | North Carolina | $42,340 | −10% | $40,400 | $62,640 | 50 |
| 22 | South Carolina | $41,710 | −11% | $37,310 | $52,480 | 130 |
| 23 | Michigan | $40,780 | −13% | $33,850 | $56,600 | 40 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania | $40,270 | −14% | $35,630 | $58,610 | 140 |
| 25 | Arizona | $39,900 | −15% | $31,400 | $59,680 | 110 |
| 26 | Louisiana | $36,790 | −21% | $31,930 | $51,210 | 60 |
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.
Correspondence Clerks salary questions
Which state pays correspondence clerks the most?
Connecticut, with a median of $61,310 a year (+31% vs. the national median of $46,800). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays correspondence clerks the least?
Louisiana, with a median of $36,790 a year (−21% vs. national).
Where do most correspondence clerks work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 830, with a median of $48,860.
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.