Maryland

Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates 2020

Maryland Statewide
All-industry
Establishments reporting152
Estimated employment1,460
Employment RSE18.00
Mean wage$18.17
Mean RSE5.43
Entry wage$11.70
Experienced wage$21.40
10th percentile wage$11.19
50th percentile wage$15.65
Order Clerks (43-4151)
Receive and process incoming orders for materials, merchandise, classified ads, or services such as repairs, installations, or rental of facilities. Generally receives orders via mail, phone, fax, or other electronic means. Duties include informing customers of receipt, prices, shipping dates, and delays; preparing contracts; and handling complaints. Excludes "Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance" (43-5032) who both dispatch and take orders for services.
Median Wage History
  This Occupation   Compared to Occupational Group   Difference  
2020$15.65 $20.09  -$4.44
2019$15.22+2.9%$19.53 +2.9%-$4.31
2018$14.75+3.2%$18.93 +3.2%-$4.18
2017$14.26+3.4%$18.31 +3.4%-$4.04
2016$13.89+2.7%$17.83 +2.7%-$3.94
  This Occupation   Compared to All Occupations   Difference  
2020$15.65 $23.44  -$7.79
2019$15.22+2.9%$22.77 +2.9%-$7.55
2018$14.75+3.2%$22.11 +3.0%-$7.35
2017$14.26+3.4%$21.48 +2.9%-$7.21
2016$13.89+2.7%$20.98 +2.4%-$7.08
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
  Median Wage Employ- ment
Maryland Statewide $15.65 1,460
Highest Employment
  Median Wage Employ- ment
Maryland Statewide $15.65 1,460
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Last updated April 2021