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

Order Clerkss out-earn Customer Service Representativess by $1K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Order Clerkss land at $46,170 and Customer Service Representativess at $44,770. The education gap is real: order clerk programs typically require high school diploma or equivalent, while customer service representatif programs require high school diploma or equivalent. Top-paying state for Order Clerkss is Massachusetts ($55,040); for Customer Service Representativess it's Washington ($50,330).

Order Clerks
Customer Service Representatives
Median salary
$46,170
$44,770
Hourly rate
$22.2/hr
$21.53/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$35,530
$31,750
Senior level (90th %)
$63,530
$63,590
Education required
High school diploma or equivalent
High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employment
75,200
2,595,750
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
-5%
Category
Office & Admin
Office & Admin
Top-paying state
Massachusetts
Washington

Pay by state

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

State
Order Clerks
Customer Service Representatives
Massachusetts
$55,040
$49,120
Oregon
$50,260
$47,450
Vermont
$49,950
$47,500
Colorado
$49,530
$47,540
Rhode Island
$49,410
$47,550
District of Columbia
$49,150
$48,250
New Hampshire
$48,540
$47,300
Minnesota
$48,400
$48,800
New York
$48,320
$48,000
Washington
$47,990
$50,330
Maine
$47,750
$47,160
Connecticut
$47,500
$48,090
California
$47,290
$49,560
New Jersey
$46,270
$47,740
Delaware
$41,430
$48,190

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

Common questions

Who earns more, Order Clerkss or Customer Service Representativess?

Order Clerkss earn more nationally. The median is $46,170 for Order Clerkss versus $44,770 for Customer Service Representativess, a difference of $1K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.

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

BLS Employment Projections data is not available for one or both occupations. Check the individual career pages for current outlook figures.

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

Order 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 Order Clerkss get paid the most?

Massachusetts is the top-paying state for Order Clerkss at $55,040/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.

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

The gap varies significantly by state. In Massachusetts, Order Clerkss earn $55,040 vs. $49,120 for Customer Service Representativess. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.

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