Careers · Procurement Clerks · Washington
Procurement Clerks in Washington
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 Washington the median pay is $52,910 a year, 5% above the national median of $50,580.
$52,910median pay in Washington, per year
$47,840–$61,170middle half earn
1,750employed in Washington
$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 Washington
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
Related occupations
Bill and Account CollectorsBilling and Posting ClerksBookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing ClerksGambling Cage WorkersPayroll and Timekeeping ClerksTellersFinancial Clerks, All OtherFirst-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
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, Washington, annual.