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Brokerage Clerks vs. Customer Service Representatives: Who Earns More?

Brokerage Clerks out-earn Customer Service Representatives by $21K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Brokerage Clerks land at $65,750 and Customer Service Representatives at $44,770. The education gap is real: brokerage clerk programs typically require high school diploma or equivalent, while customer service representatif programs require high school diploma or equivalent. Top-paying state for Brokerage Clerks is District of Columbia ($95,450); for Customer Service Representatives it's Washington ($50,330).

Brokerage Clerks
Customer Service Representatives
Median salary
$65,750
$44,770
Hourly rate
$31.61/hr
$21.53/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$50,260
$31,750
Senior level (90th %)
$102,010
$63,590
Education required
High school diploma or equivalent
High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employment
35,940
2,595,750
Job growth (10-year)
-9.5%
-5.5%
Category
Office & Admin
Office & Admin
Top-paying state
District of Columbia
Washington

Pay by state

States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Brokerage Clerks median pay.

State
Brokerage Clerks
Customer Service Representatives
District of Columbia
$95,450
$48,250
New York
$78,930
$48,000
Vermont
$78,200
$47,500
California
$77,960
$49,560
Connecticut
$75,330
$48,090
New Jersey
$74,830
$47,740
Washington
$73,120
$50,330
Maine
$72,840
$47,160
Oregon
$72,250
$47,450
New Hampshire
$68,140
$47,300
Massachusetts
$63,640
$49,120
Rhode Island
$62,400
$47,550
Minnesota
$62,110
$48,800
Delaware
$61,390
$48,190
Colorado
$60,950
$47,540

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.

Common questions

Who earns more, Brokerage Clerks or Customer Service Representatives?

Brokerage Clerks earn more nationally. The median is $65,750 for Brokerage Clerks versus $44,770 for Customer Service Representatives, a difference of $21K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.

Which has better job growth, Brokerage Clerks or Customer Service Representatives?

Customer Service Representatives has the better 10-year outlook at -5.5% projected growth, compared to -9.5% for the other field. Both are from BLS Employment Projections.

Which requires more education, Brokerage Clerks or Customer Service Representatives?

Brokerage Clerks typically requires high school diploma or equivalent. Customer Service Representatives requires high school diploma or equivalent. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.

Where do Brokerage Clerks get paid the most?

District of Columbia is the top-paying state for Brokerage Clerks at $95,450/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.

How does Brokerage Clerks vs. Customer Service Representatives pay differ by state?

The gap varies significantly by state. In District of Columbia, Brokerage Clerks earn $95,450 vs. $48,250 for Customer Service Representatives. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.

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