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.

$43,730
Median Annual Pay
Jobs growth:
-3% projected 2024–2034

What They Do

Order clerks serve as the critical link between customers and their requested products or services, managing the entire order intake and processing system. They receive purchase requests through various channels—phone calls, emails, faxes, and online platforms—and carefully enter this information into company databases. Throughout the day, they verify product availability, confirm pricing, calculate shipping costs, and provide customers with estimated delivery dates. When issues arise, such as inventory shortages or shipping delays, they proactively contact customers to discuss alternatives or revised timelines.

Programs That Prepare You

College programs linked to this occupation, ranked by graduate earnings

Business Operations Support and Assistant Services(bachelors)Bellevue University, NE
$66,401
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services(bachelors)Iowa State University, IA
$49,962
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services(associates)Washtenaw Community College, MI
$46,821
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services(bachelors)Valdosta State University, GA
$42,088
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services(certificate)Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville, TN
$41,217
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services(certificate)Houston Community College, TX
$37,482
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services(certificate)Alaska Vocational Technical Center, AK
$37,409
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services(associates)Chippewa Valley Technical College, WI
$36,178
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services(associates)Tidewater Community College, VA
$35,687
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services(associates)Greenville Technical College, SC
$35,672
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services(associates)Houston Community College, TX
$35,300
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services(associates)Georgia Northwestern Technical College, GA
$34,998
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services(associates)Fox College, IL
$34,923
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services(certificate)Central Coast College, CA
$34,301
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services(certificate)Gateway Technical College, WI
$34,203
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services(associates)Virginia Peninsula Community College, VA
$34,177
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services(certificate)Ogden-Weber Technical College, UT
$34,157
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services(associates)Trinity Valley Community College, TX
$34,123
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services(associates)Columbus Technical College, GA
$33,883
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services(associates)Athens Technical College, GA
$33,883
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services(associates)Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, GA
$33,883
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services(associates)Interactive College of Technology-Chamblee, GA
$33,883
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services(associates)Coastal Pines Technical College, GA
$33,883
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services(associates)Chattahoochee Technical College, GA
$33,883
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services(associates)Albany Technical College, GA
$33,883

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