Brokerage Clerks Salary
In Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV, brokerage clerks earn $53,340 at the median, or about $25.65 an hour. The range runs from $43K at the entry level to $99K for experienced workers.
So what does $53K get you in Hagerstown-Martinsburg?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Hagerstown-Martinsburg’s Regional Price Parity (94.2). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Hagerstown-Martinsburg
Pay for brokerage clerks in Hagerstown-Martinsburg runs about 19% below the U.S. median of $66K. Rent runs $1,233/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 34.8% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Regional Price Parity sits at 94.2 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 6% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for brokerage clerks in metros near Hagerstown-Martinsburg, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson | $67K | , |
| Richmond | $62K | , |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $61K | , |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria | $67K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV
Entry-level brokerage clerks (10th percentile) start around $43K. Mid-career wages sit at $53K. Top earners bring in $99K or more, a $56K spread from bottom to top.
Brokerage Clerks pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Brokerage Clerks salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $95K | +45% | N/A |
| New York | $79K | +20% | 5,950 |
| Vermont | $78K | +19% | 30 |
| California | $78K | +19% | 4,740 |
| Connecticut | $75K | +15% | 420 |
| New Jersey | $75K | +14% | 3,260 |
| Michigan | $73K | +12% | 430 |
| Washington | $73K | +11% | 140 |
| Maine | $73K | +11% | 80 |
| Oregon | $72K | +10% | 470 |
| New Hampshire | $68K | +4% | 200 |
| Utah | $67K | +3% | 320 |
| Tennessee | $65K | -2% | 370 |
| Ohio | $64K | -3% | 800 |
| Wisconsin | $64K | -3% | 460 |
| Massachusetts | $64K | -3% | 890 |
| Illinois | $63K | -4% | 2,060 |
| Florida | $63K | -4% | 1,830 |
| Texas | $63K | -4% | 1,300 |
| Virginia | $63K | -5% | 750 |
| Rhode Island | $62K | -5% | 450 |
| Minnesota | $62K | -6% | 960 |
| Maryland | $62K | -6% | 560 |
| Arizona | $62K | -6% | 940 |
| Georgia | $62K | -6% | 540 |
| Louisiana | $62K | -6% | N/A |
| Delaware | $61K | -7% | N/A |
| Colorado | $61K | -7% | 220 |
| North Carolina | $61K | -7% | 400 |
| Nebraska | $61K | -7% | 440 |
| Pennsylvania | $60K | -8% | 1,470 |
| South Carolina | $60K | -9% | 440 |
| Arkansas | $59K | -11% | 90 |
| Indiana | $58K | -11% | 1,260 |
| Mississippi | $58K | -11% | 40 |
| Kentucky | $58K | -12% | N/A |
| Iowa | $56K | -14% | 160 |
| South Dakota | $56K | -15% | 130 |
| Kansas | $50K | -24% | 310 |
| Montana | $48K | -26% | 110 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a brokerage clerk afford a 2BR apartment alone in Hagerstown-Martinsburg?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $53K, rent takes 34.8% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,233/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,100/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for brokerage clerks in Hagerstown-Martinsburg?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new brokerage clerks typically earn — is $43K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,609/month. At HUD’s $1,233/month FMR, rent would take 47% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is brokerage clerk a high-paying job in Hagerstown-Martinsburg?
Local pay runs 19% below the national median — $53K here vs. $66K nationally. Cost of living is 6% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Hagerstown-Martinsburg compare to the national average for brokerage clerks?
Hagerstown-Martinsburg pays $53K median vs. the U.S. average of $66K — that’s -19%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 94.2), the purchasing-power equivalent is $57K — below the national median.
How much do brokerage clerks make in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV?
The median is $53,340 a year, that works out to about $26 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $43,490, and experienced brokerage clerks can clear $99,030. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $53K enough to live in Hagerstown-Martinsburg?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,545/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,233/month, which eats 34.8% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a brokerage clerks salary go in Hagerstown-Martinsburg?
Hagerstown-Martinsburg has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median brokerage clerks salary is worth about $56,624 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do brokerage clerks get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.