Procurement Clerks Salary
The median pay for a procurement clerks in Tyler, TX is $40,330/year ($19.39/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $35K at the entry level to $52K for experienced workers.
So what does $40K get you in Tyler?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Tyler’s Regional Price Parity (92.2). 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 Tyler
Pay for procurement clerks in Tyler runs about 20% below the U.S. median of $51K. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $1,338/month, which is 46.6% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Regional Price Parity sits at 92.2 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 8% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. That combination, below-market pay with high housing costs, makes this a financially demanding market for procurement clerkss.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for procurement clerks in metros near Tyler, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $48K | , |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $48K | , |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $52K | , |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $48K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Tyler, TX
Entry-level procurement clerks (10th percentile) start around $35K. Mid-career wages sit at $40K. Top earners bring in $52K or more, a $17K spread from bottom to top.
Procurement Clerks pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Procurement Clerks salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $63K | +24% | 220 |
| Massachusetts | $60K | +19% | 520 |
| New Hampshire | $59K | +16% | 190 |
| Minnesota | $58K | +15% | 790 |
| New Jersey | $57K | +14% | 2,370 |
| California | $56K | +11% | 7,080 |
| Colorado | $55K | +9% | 830 |
| Utah | $55K | +9% | 540 |
| Virginia | $55K | +8% | 930 |
| Alaska | $54K | +7% | 230 |
| New York | $54K | +7% | 2,680 |
| Rhode Island | $54K | +7% | 210 |
| Maryland | $54K | +7% | 1,230 |
| Hawaii | $54K | +7% | 330 |
| Pennsylvania | $54K | +6% | 2,360 |
| Maine | $53K | +5% | 320 |
| Alabama | $53K | +5% | 260 |
| Washington | $53K | +5% | 1,750 |
| Oregon | $53K | +4% | 510 |
| North Dakota | $52K | +2% | 90 |
| Nevada | $52K | +2% | 580 |
| New Mexico | $51K | +1% | 460 |
| Georgia | $51K | +0% | 1,800 |
| Kentucky | $51K | +0% | 810 |
| Connecticut | $51K | -0% | 710 |
| North Carolina | $50K | -0% | 1,460 |
| Wyoming | $50K | -0% | 120 |
| Idaho | $50K | -1% | 470 |
| Michigan | $50K | -1% | 1,220 |
| Oklahoma | $50K | -1% | 830 |
| Ohio | $50K | -1% | 1,350 |
| South Carolina | $50K | -2% | 900 |
| Louisiana | $50K | -2% | 760 |
| Montana | $50K | -2% | 150 |
| Wisconsin | $49K | -2% | 1,050 |
| Indiana | $49K | -3% | 1,110 |
| Iowa | $49K | -3% | 680 |
| Missouri | $49K | -3% | 630 |
| Florida | $49K | -4% | 2,890 |
| West Virginia | $48K | -5% | 520 |
| Arizona | $48K | -5% | 1,300 |
| Vermont | $48K | -5% | 90 |
| Nebraska | $48K | -5% | 910 |
| Illinois | $48K | -6% | 1,950 |
| Arkansas | $48K | -6% | 400 |
| Kansas | $48K | -6% | 430 |
| Texas | $48K | -6% | 3,740 |
| Delaware | $47K | -6% | 140 |
| South Dakota | $47K | -8% | 170 |
| Mississippi | $46K | -9% | 860 |
| Tennessee | $39K | -23% | 3,900 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a procurement clerk afford a 2BR apartment alone in Tyler?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $40K, rent takes 46.6% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,338/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $900/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for procurement clerks in Tyler?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new procurement clerks typically earn — is $35K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,088/month. At HUD’s $1,338/month FMR, rent would take 64% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is procurement clerk a high-paying job in Tyler?
Local pay runs 20% below the national median — $40K here vs. $51K nationally. Cost of living is 8% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Tyler compare to the national average for procurement clerks?
Tyler pays $40K median vs. the U.S. average of $51K — that’s -20%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 92.2), the purchasing-power equivalent is $44K — below the national median.
How much do procurement clerks make in Tyler, TX?
The median is $40,330 a year, that works out to about $19 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $34,800, and experienced procurement clerks can clear $51,670. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $40K enough to live in Tyler?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,870/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,338/month, which eats 46.6% 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 procurement clerks salary go in Tyler?
Tyler 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 procurement clerks salary is worth about $43,742 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do procurement 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.