How much does a pawnbroker make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $4,194 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $3,547
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $64,030 |
| 2. United States | $50,330 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $48,440 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $431 |
Similar jobs
Clerical support workers
- Teller$44,950
- Croupier$40,070
- Debt collector$57,530
- Travel agent$51,370
- Customer service clerk$44,060
- Switchboard operator$38,910
- Hotel receptionist$35,690
- Information clerk$38,070
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| Washington | $72,890 |
| New Jersey | $69,270 |
| South Dakota | $61,550 |
| Delaware | $60,900 |
| Colorado | $60,490 |
| Connecticut | $59,660 |
| New York | $59,230 |
| Hawaii | $58,640 |
| Rhode Island | $58,040 |
| New Hampshire | $57,340 |
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| Utah | $55,550 |
| Alaska | $55,300 |
| Massachusetts | $55,080 |
| Illinois | $54,120 |
| California | $53,270 |
| Arkansas | $52,840 |
| Arizona | $51,830 |
| North Dakota | $51,810 |
| Georgia | $51,740 |
| Kentucky | $51,150 |
| Maryland | $50,790 |
| Wisconsin | $49,430 |
| Indiana | $49,410 |
| North Carolina | $49,180 |
| Oregon | $48,030 |
| Tennessee | $47,880 |
| Vermont | $47,870 |
| Virginia | $46,810 |
| Alabama | $46,660 |
| Montana | $46,160 |
| South Carolina | $44,190 |
| Michigan | $44,160 |
| Pennsylvania | $43,610 |
| Texas | $42,710 |
| Florida | $42,700 |
| Minnesota | $42,250 |
| Nevada | $42,020 |
| Maine | $41,320 |
| Idaho | $40,300 |
| Louisiana | $39,360 |
| Missouri | $39,340 |
| West Virginia | $38,780 |
| Nebraska | $38,520 |
| Ohio | $38,090 |
| Iowa | $37,240 |
| New Mexico | $35,610 |
| Oklahoma | $33,640 |
| Mississippi | $32,110 |
| Wyoming | $31,870 |
| Kansas | $31,710 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| Sale and Related Worker | $48,280 |
| Financial Clerk | $53,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pawnbroker make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $4,194 a month, $50,330 a year.
How much does a pawnbroker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $33,640 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $89,940.
Which country pays a pawnbroker the most?
United States, with a median of $50,330 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a pawnbroker the most?
Washington, with a median of $72,890 a year.
Does a pawnbroker make more in the United States or in Australia?
In the United States: $50,330 a year against $20,350 in Australia, 2.5 times more.
Who makes more, a pawnbroker or a teller?
A pawnbroker: $50,330 a year against $44,950 for a teller, 1.1 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate