Order Clerks Salary in Wisconsin
Order Clerks in Wisconsin make a median of $42,660 a year, or about $20.51 an hour. The range runs from $32K at the entry level to $56K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Wisconsin. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $43K get you in Wisconsin?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Wisconsin
Entry-level order clerks (10th percentile) start around $32K. Mid-career wages sit at $43K. Top earners bring in $56K or more, a $23K spread from bottom to top.
Order Clerks salary by metro in Wisconsin
6 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton | $50K | +18% | 70 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $45K | +5% | 40 |
| Madison | $45K | +4% | 120 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $41K | -4% | 280 |
| Janesville-Beloit | $37K | -14% | 90 |
| Green Bay | $37K | -14% | 120 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do order clerks make in Wisconsin?
The median is $42,660 a year, that works out to about $21 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $32,200, and experienced order clerks can clear $55,520. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $43K enough to live in Wisconsin?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,925/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,202/month, which eats 41.1% 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 order clerks salary go in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin 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 order clerks salary is worth about $45,224 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do order 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.