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

Procurement Clerkss out-earn Customer Service Representativess by $6K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Procurement Clerkss land at $50,580 and Customer Service Representativess at $44,770. The education gap is real: procurement clerk programs typically require high school diploma or equivalent, while customer service representatif programs require high school diploma or equivalent. Top-paying state for Procurement Clerkss is District of Columbia ($62,880); for Customer Service Representativess it's Washington ($50,330).

Procurement Clerks
Customer Service Representatives
Median salary
$50,580
$44,770
Hourly rate
$24.32/hr
$21.53/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$38,040
$31,750
Senior level (90th %)
$68,620
$63,590
Education required
High school diploma or equivalent
High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employment
55,810
2,595,750
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
-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 Procurement Clerks median pay.

State
Procurement Clerks
Customer Service Representatives
District of Columbia
$62,880
$48,250
Massachusetts
$60,110
$49,120
New Hampshire
$58,830
$47,300
Minnesota
$58,100
$48,800
New Jersey
$57,460
$47,740
California
$56,160
$49,560
Colorado
$55,210
$47,540
New York
$54,080
$48,000
Rhode Island
$53,980
$47,550
Maine
$53,070
$47,160
Washington
$52,910
$50,330
Oregon
$52,700
$47,450
Connecticut
$50,510
$48,090
Vermont
$47,960
$47,500
Delaware
$47,470
$48,190

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

Common questions

Who earns more, Procurement Clerkss or Customer Service Representativess?

Procurement Clerkss earn more nationally. The median is $50,580 for Procurement Clerkss versus $44,770 for Customer Service Representativess, a difference of $6K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.

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

Procurement 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 Procurement Clerkss get paid the most?

District of Columbia is the top-paying state for Procurement Clerkss at $62,880/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.

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

The gap varies significantly by state. In District of Columbia, Procurement Clerkss earn $62,880 vs. $48,250 for Customer Service Representativess. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.

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