Brokerage Clerks Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for brokerage clerks is $65,750, or $31.61 per hour. About 35,940 people work in this occupation nationwide. Wages vary substantially by state — from $95,450 in District of Columbia to $48,360 in Montana.
Wage distribution nationwide
Earnings spread across all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Salary by state
All 40 states with published data, ranked by median annual wage.
| # | State | Median annual | Median hourly | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $95,450 | $45.89 | — | — |
| 2 | New York | $78,930 | $37.95 | 5,950 | 2.66 |
| 3 | Vermont | $78,200 | $37.59 | 30 | 0.45 |
| 4 | California | $77,960 | $37.48 | 4,740 | 1.13 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $75,330 | $36.22 | 420 | 1.07 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $74,830 | $35.98 | 3,260 | 3.30 |
| 7 | Michigan | $73,350 | $35.26 | 430 | 0.42 |
| 8 | Washington | $73,120 | $35.15 | 140 | 0.17 |
| 9 | Maine | $72,840 | $35.02 | 80 | 0.51 |
| 10 | Oregon | $72,250 | $34.74 | 470 | 1.04 |
| 11 | New Hampshire | $68,140 | $32.76 | 200 | 1.27 |
| 12 | Utah | $67,410 | $32.41 | 320 | 0.80 |
| 13 | Tennessee | $64,610 | $31.06 | 370 | 0.49 |
| 14 | Ohio | $64,020 | $30.78 | 800 | 0.62 |
| 15 | Wisconsin | $63,870 | $30.71 | 460 | 0.67 |
| 16 | Massachusetts | $63,640 | $30.60 | 890 | 1.06 |
| 17 | Illinois | $63,350 | $30.46 | 2,060 | 1.46 |
| 18 | Florida | $63,130 | $30.35 | 1,830 | 0.80 |
| 19 | Texas | $63,060 | $30.32 | 1,300 | 0.40 |
| 20 | Virginia | $62,560 | $30.08 | 750 | 0.79 |
| 21 | Rhode Island | $62,400 | $30.00 | 450 | 3.89 |
| 22 | Minnesota | $62,110 | $29.86 | 960 | 1.41 |
| 23 | Maryland | $62,080 | $29.85 | 560 | 0.88 |
| 24 | Arizona | $61,900 | $29.76 | 940 | 1.25 |
| 25 | Georgia | $61,570 | $29.60 | 540 | 0.48 |
| 26 | Louisiana | $61,500 | $29.57 | — | — |
| 27 | Delaware | $61,390 | $29.51 | — | — |
| 28 | North Carolina | $60,950 | $29.31 | 400 | 0.35 |
| 29 | Colorado | $60,950 | $29.30 | 220 | 0.32 |
| 30 | Nebraska | $60,880 | $29.27 | 440 | 1.87 |
| 31 | Pennsylvania | $60,390 | $29.03 | 1,470 | 1.05 |
| 32 | South Carolina | $59,710 | $28.71 | 440 | 0.82 |
| 33 | Arkansas | $58,670 | $28.21 | 90 | 0.30 |
| 34 | Indiana | $58,290 | $28.03 | 1,260 | 1.70 |
| 35 | Mississippi | $58,200 | $27.98 | 40 | 0.15 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $57,690 | $27.74 | — | — |
| 37 | Iowa | $56,360 | $27.10 | 160 | 0.43 |
| 38 | South Dakota | $56,080 | $26.96 | 130 | 1.27 |
| 39 | Kansas | $49,990 | $24.03 | 310 | 0.92 |
| 40 | Montana | $48,360 | $23.25 | 110 | 0.94 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do brokerage clerks make?
The median annual wage for brokerage clerks in the United States is $65,750, or $31.61 per hour. Entry-level workers (10th percentile) earn $50,260, and the top 10% earn $102,010.
How many brokerage clerks are employed in the U.S.?
About 35,940 people work as brokerage clerks nationwide.
Which state pays brokerage clerks the most?
District of Columbia pays the most at a median of $95,450, followed by New York ($78,930) and Vermont ($78,200).
Which state pays brokerage clerks the least?
Montana has the lowest median at $48,360.
Where are brokerage clerks jobs most concentrated?
The location quotient measures employment concentration relative to the national average. The highest is Rhode Island at 3.89×.