The salary statistics and trend of correspondence clerks in the industry of accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare correspondence clerk salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $22,610 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $32,540 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $37,240 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $43,530 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $57,000 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for correspondence clerks in the industry of accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) correspondence clerks is $57,000. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $37,240. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent correspondence clerks is $22,610.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of correspondence clerks in the industry of Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $37,240 | 4.62% | 8.40% |
| 2016 | $35,520 | 9.80% | - |
| 2015 | $32,040 | 33.61% | - |
| 2014 | $21,270 | -10.95% | - |
| 2013 | $23,600 | -44.53% | - |
| 2012 | $34,110 | - | - |
The average salaries of correspondence clerks in six industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of correspondence clerks in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | |
| Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Legal Services | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | |