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Order Clerks
Receive and process incoming orders for materials, merchandise, classified ads, or services such as repairs, installations, or rental of facilities. Generally receives orders via mail, phone, fax, or other electronic means. Duties include informing customers of receipt, prices, shipping dates, and delays; preparing contracts; and handling complaints.
What an order clerk does
Become an order clerk
If you enjoy doing these activities, you might make a good order clerk
- Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
- Talking to others.
- Looking for ways to help people.
- Changing what is done based on other people's actions.
Discover what you could earn in Washington
- Average hourly rate is $23 per hour with an average salary of $47,200 per year.
- Half of workers earn between $19 and $26 per hour.
- Half of workers earn an annual salary between $38,700 and $53,800 per year.
Order Clerk job outlook
- There are 2,839 workers in this occupation in Washington.
- There are 84 openings per year in this occupation in Washington.