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How to become procurement clerkseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Finance Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$50,580
25th–75th pct. $43,420–$60,080
Top pay (est.)
$89,200
Top 10% $68,620
Pay in 5 years
$54,800est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$59,400est.
$51,100–$68,900
Outlook score
23/100
★☆☆☆☆ Weak
AI replacement risk
76%
High
Job growth (10 yr)
−8.1%
3,700 openings / yr

How to become procurement clerks

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Procurement Clerks

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
4.0
Active Listening
4.0
Speaking
3.9
Critical Thinking
3.8
Active Learning
3.6
Negotiation
3.5
Writing
3.2
Complex Problem Solving
3.1

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Administrative
5.1
Customer and Personal Service
4.5
English Language
4.5
Computers and Electronics
4.0
Mathematics
3.8
Administration and Management
3.5
Transportation
3.4
Economics and Accounting
2.9

What the work involves

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesGetting InformationOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgePerforming Administrative ActivitiesCommunicating with People Outside the OrganizationProcessing Information

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionNear VisionOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionDeductive Reasoning

Education of workers

High school diploma
48%
Bachelor's degree
33%
Some college
17%
Associate's degree
2%

Training before entry

6–12 months
21%
3–6 months
19%
1–3 months
12%
Up to 1 month
11%
1–2 years
11%
None / short demo
10%
2–4 years
10%
4–10 years
5%

Related work experience

1–2 years
28%
4–6 years
23%
Over 10 years
16%
2–4 years
10%
6–12 months
9%
None
9%
3–6 months
5%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as procurement clerks

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.