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Correspondence Clerks Salary in North Carolina

Correspondence Clerks in North Carolina make a median of $42,580 a year, or about $20.47 an hour. The range runs from $36K at the entry level to $64K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of North Carolina. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$43K
Median annual
$20.47/hr
Hourly rate
$36K
Entry level (10th %)
$64K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $43K get you in North Carolina?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,861/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,284/mo
Rent as % of take-home44.9% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$45,953/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,577/mo

About correspondence clerks

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employed: 6,260
North Carolina employed: 50
Category: Office & Admin

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, North Carolina

Bar chart showing Correspondence Clerks salary percentiles in North Carolina: 10th percentile $35,800, 25th percentile $39,890, median $42,580, 75th percentile $46,500, 90th percentile $64,440. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$36K25th$40KMedian$43K75th$47K90th$64K
Bar chart showing Correspondence Clerks salary percentiles in North Carolina: 10th percentile $35,800, 25th percentile $39,890, median $42,580, 75th percentile $46,500, 90th percentile $64,440. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level correspondence clerks (10th percentile) start around $36K. Mid-career wages sit at $43K. Top earners bring in $64K or more, a $29K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do correspondence clerks make in North Carolina?

The median is $42,580 a year, that works out to about $20 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $35,800, and experienced correspondence clerks can clear $64,440. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $43K enough to live in North Carolina?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,861/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,284/month, which eats 44.9% 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 correspondence clerks salary go in North Carolina?

North Carolina 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 correspondence clerks salary is worth about $45,953 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do correspondence 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.

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