How much does a correspondence clerk make in California?
$53,640a year
Median yearly pay for correspondence clerks in California. That is $25.79 an hour or $4,470 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.79
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 26
- Jobs in the state
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,130Median: $53,640Highest 10%: $81,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,130 | $17.85 | |
| 25th | $44,410 | $21.35 | |
| Median | $53,640 | $25.79 | |
| 75th | $65,900 | $31.68 | |
| 90th | $81,070 | $38.98 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Diego, CA | $47,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for correspondence clerks.
| 1. Connecticut | $61,310 |
| 2. Oregon | $61,160 |
| 3. California | $53,640 |
| 4. Idaho | $51,010 |
| 5. Nebraska | $49,800 |
| 6. New Hampshire | $49,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correspondence clerk make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $25.79 ($53,640 a year).
Do correspondence clerks make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $53,640 against $46,800 nationally, 15% more.
Where does California rank for correspondence clerk pay?
California ranks 3 of 26 states.
Which city in California pays correspondence clerks the most?
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA, with a median of $47,600 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.