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Order Clerk Salary in the Industry of Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences

The salary statistics and trend of order clerks in the industry of research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare order clerk salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$33,340
25th Percentile Wage
$39,730
50th Percentile Wage
$48,400
75th Percentile Wage
$56,480
90th Percentile Wage
$61,160

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for order clerks in the industry of research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) order clerks is $61,160. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $48,400. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent order clerks is $33,340.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of order clerks in the industry of Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$48,400
4.65% 16.63%
2016
$46,150
3.38% -
2015
$44,590
-0.67% -
2014
$44,890
10.11% -
2012
$40,350
- -

Table 3. Compare Order Clerk Salary in Different Industries within the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Sector

The average salaries of order clerks in 15 industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of order clerks in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
$48,400
Scientific Research and Development Services
$48,250
Engineering Services
$39,130
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
$38,680
Legal Services
$37,830
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
$36,590
Veterinary Services
$35,710
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$35,470
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
$34,630
Testing Laboratories
$34,500
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services
$34,390
Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$33,810
Specialized Design Services
$30,730
Photographic Services
$28,100
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services
$24,960

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