Correspondence Clerks Salary in New York

Correspondence clerks in New York earn the most in New York (average $54,810 a year) and the least in Buffalo ($46,980), across the 3 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the correspondence clerks average at $52,250 and the median at $49,360 for 540 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $48,090.

Correspondence Clerks average salary by city in New York

New York$54,810
Syracuse$47,650
Buffalo$46,980

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New York	$54,810	$51,650	$40,540	$43,810	113
Syracuse	$47,650	$47,280	$38,900	$38,451	96
Buffalo	$46,980	$48,370	$34,630	$37,950	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Correspondence Clerks salary in other states

Correspondence Clerks salary by city and state

More about pay in New York

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 43-4021.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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