Procurement Clerks Salary by State
The national median pay for procurement clerks is $50,580 a year. By state, it ranges from $38,710 in Tennessee to $62,880 in District of Columbia.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $38,040
- 25th percentile
- $43,420
- Median
- $50,580
- 75th percentile
- $60,080
- Top 10%
- $68,620
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 55,810 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $62,880 | +24% | $47,670 | $88,850 | 220 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $60,110 | +19% | $46,520 | $72,210 | 520 |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $58,830 | +16% | $42,820 | $77,950 | 190 |
| 4 | Minnesota | $58,100 | +15% | $42,450 | $68,620 | 790 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $57,460 | +14% | $39,690 | $72,660 | 2,370 |
| 6 | California | $56,160 | +11% | $40,100 | $75,110 | 7,080 |
| 7 | Colorado | $55,210 | +9% | $39,270 | $71,100 | 830 |
| 8 | Utah | $54,950 | +9% | $36,360 | $73,510 | 540 |
| 9 | Virginia | $54,660 | +8% | $42,120 | $69,240 | 930 |
| 10 | Alaska | $54,100 | +7% | $43,260 | $71,390 | 230 |
| 11 | New York | $54,080 | +7% | $40,630 | $74,030 | 2,680 |
| 12 | Rhode Island | $53,980 | +7% | $41,280 | $75,080 | 210 |
| 13 | Maryland | $53,960 | +7% | $38,530 | $76,900 | 1,230 |
| 14 | Hawaii | $53,890 | +7% | $42,100 | $67,810 | 330 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | $53,800 | +6% | $41,400 | $71,550 | 2,360 |
| 16 | Maine | $53,070 | +5% | $41,550 | $72,220 | 320 |
| 17 | Alabama | $52,940 | +5% | $38,790 | $65,600 | 260 |
| 18 | Washington | $52,910 | +5% | $43,760 | $69,240 | 1,750 |
| 19 | Oregon | $52,700 | +4% | $40,630 | $67,280 | 510 |
| 20 | North Dakota | $51,630 | +2% | $37,200 | $77,250 | 90 |
| 21 | Nevada | $51,530 | +2% | $35,080 | $72,890 | 580 |
| 22 | New Mexico | $51,080 | +1% | $38,210 | $71,480 | 460 |
| 23 | Georgia | $50,730 | 0% | $33,870 | $67,090 | 1,800 |
| 24 | Kentucky | $50,610 | 0% | $37,060 | $64,410 | 810 |
| 25 | Connecticut | $50,510 | 0% | $34,010 | $70,640 | 710 |
| 26 | North Carolina | $50,390 | 0% | $37,990 | $64,330 | 1,460 |
| 27 | Wyoming | $50,380 | 0% | $40,780 | $70,080 | 120 |
| 28 | Idaho | $50,310 | −1% | $38,200 | $65,000 | 470 |
| 29 | Michigan | $49,980 | −1% | $39,390 | $65,550 | 1,220 |
| 30 | Oklahoma | $49,940 | −1% | $37,620 | $64,940 | 830 |
| 31 | Ohio | $49,880 | −1% | $37,330 | $64,360 | 1,350 |
| 32 | South Carolina | $49,810 | −2% | $36,980 | $72,080 | 900 |
| 33 | Louisiana | $49,680 | −2% | $38,100 | $66,290 | 760 |
| 34 | Montana | $49,560 | −2% | $39,030 | $61,610 | 150 |
| 35 | Wisconsin | $49,410 | −2% | $40,090 | $64,440 | 1,050 |
| 36 | Indiana | $49,210 | −3% | $36,150 | $64,250 | 1,110 |
| 37 | Iowa | $48,870 | −3% | $38,370 | $62,540 | 680 |
| 38 | Missouri | $48,820 | −3% | $33,480 | $66,580 | 630 |
| 39 | Florida | $48,710 | −4% | $37,990 | $62,650 | 2,890 |
| 40 | West Virginia | $48,050 | −5% | $36,110 | $63,840 | 520 |
| 41 | Arizona | $47,970 | −5% | $37,250 | $64,940 | 1,300 |
| 42 | Vermont | $47,960 | −5% | $39,400 | $61,170 | 90 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $47,950 | −5% | $37,900 | $64,940 | 910 |
| 44 | Illinois | $47,770 | −6% | $37,490 | $64,500 | 1,950 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $47,760 | −6% | $37,040 | $70,110 | 400 |
| 46 | Kansas | $47,730 | −6% | $36,330 | $62,200 | 430 |
| 47 | Texas | $47,660 | −6% | $35,100 | $64,400 | 3,740 |
| 48 | Delaware | $47,470 | −6% | $39,060 | $64,210 | 140 |
| 49 | South Dakota | $46,690 | −8% | $34,870 | $59,800 | 170 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $46,270 | −9% | $31,510 | $64,530 | 860 |
| 51 | Tennessee | $38,710 | −23% | $36,750 | $57,790 | 3,900 |
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.
Procurement Clerks salary questions
Which state pays procurement clerks the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $62,880 a year (+24% vs. the national median of $50,580). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays procurement clerks the least?
Tennessee, with a median of $38,710 a year (−23% vs. national).
Where do most procurement clerks work?
California has the most jobs, about 7,080, with a median of $56,160.
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.