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Procurement Clerks

Compile information and records to draw up purchase orders for procurement of materials and services.

Median salary (BLS)

$50,580

10th–90th percentile (BLS)

$38k – $69k

Job outlook

No separate BLS projection for this specific role

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Education

Typical entry: No degree required

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How to qualify

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Cost to qualify

$500–$3,150

Time to qualify

1 yr

Renewal

  1. 1

    High school diploma or GED

    Course

    Expected by most employers; if you need the GED, test fees run $0–$150 depending on the state.

    $0–$150 · 3 months · varies by state source

  2. 2

    On-the-job training

    Experience

    Employer-provided and typically paid — days to a few months for most no-degree roles.

    Cost varies · 3 months source

  3. 3

    Industry certification (optional for many roles)

    Certification

    Role-dependent — e.g. CPA, Series 7/65, PMP, SHRM. Not always required, but often expected for advancement.

    $500–$3,000 · 6 months source

Estimated typical U.S. route for "Procurement Clerks" — built from BLS education requirements and College Board 2024–25 average published prices (public, in-state tuition + fees + books). Not yet verified against a specific state's licensing rules — confirm with your state licensing board or program.

Typical progression

  1. Junior Procurement Clerks

    Entry / Junior

    $38,040

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. Procurement Clerks

    Established

    $50,580

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior Procurement Clerks

    Senior

    $59,600

Key skills

A typical day

  • Track the status of requisitions, contracts, and orders.
  • Perform buying duties when necessary.
  • Prepare purchase orders and send copies to suppliers and to departments originating requests.
  • Calculate costs of orders, and charge or forward invoices to appropriate accounts.
  • Compare prices, specifications, and delivery dates to determine the best bid among potential suppliers.

Fields of study

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