Careers · Procurement Clerks · South Carolina
Procurement Clerks in South Carolina
Procurement clerks compile information and create purchase orders for materials and services their organizations need. They work in offices across various industries—manufacturing, healthcare, government, retail—maintaining records and coordinating with vendors and internal departments to ensure timely ordering and delivery. In South Carolina the median pay is $49,810 a year, 2% below the national median of $50,580.
$49,810median pay in South Carolina, per year
$42,100–$60,250middle half earn
900employed in South Carolina
$50,580U.S. median, for comparison
Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against procurement clerks and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against procurement clerks and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a certificate or training program.
Skills that matter most
Reading ComprehensionSpeakingActive ListeningCritical ThinkingWritingMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessComplex Problem Solving
Knowledge areas
English LanguageAdministrativeCustomer and Personal ServiceEconomics and AccountingAdministration and ManagementMathematics (knowledge)
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Procurement Clerks.
Licenses and training in South Carolina
Procurement Clerks pay in other states
District of Columbia · $62,880Massachusetts · $60,110New Hampshire · $58,830Minnesota · $58,100New Jersey · $57,460California · $56,160Colorado · $55,210Utah · $54,950Virginia · $54,660Alaska · $54,100
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against procurement clerks and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against procurement clerks and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 43-3061.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, South Carolina, annual.