The median Unit Clerk salary is $20.00 per hour, or $41,600 per year, based on 323 job postings across 30 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$20.00
Median hourly
$41,600
Annual salary
$17-$26
Pay range
30
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Unit Clerk earns $20.00/hr, with most posted roles landing between $18.00 and $22.50/hr.
Recent posted pay is down, with the last 30 days showing -2.4% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Las Vegas, NEVADA is currently among the highest-paying cities, while New Brunswick, NEW JERSEY sits near the lower end.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
-2.4%
Current median: $20.00/hr
Prior period: $20.50/hr
Job openings
-1.4%
70 recent postings
Previous period: 71 postings
Daily pay signal
$17.00/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Unit Clerk postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving down in recent listings, falling from $20.50/hr to $20.00/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$16.50
$34,320/yr
Median
$20.00
$41,600/yr
Top earners
$26.00
$54,080/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $20.00/hr | 61 |
Mar 2026 | $20.50/hr | 80 |
Feb 2026 | $20.50/hr | 24 |
Jan 2026 | $19.50/hr | 79 |
Dec 2025 | $19.50/hr | 60 |
Nov 2025 | $20.50/hr | 19 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
Estimated from national data
~$21.69
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Estimated from national data
~$21.76
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Estimated from national data
~$22.53
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Estimated from national data
~$23.68
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32 postings · 19 companies
$25.50
$23-$29
Estimated from national data
~$18.34
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Estimated from national data
~$21.05
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Estimated from national data
~$23.11
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Estimated from national data
~$20.48
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25 postings · 6 companies
$19.50
$17-$20
Estimated from national data
~$18.00
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6 postings · 2 companies
$21.50
$22-$23
Estimated from national data
~$18.24
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6 postings · 3 companies
$22.50
$21-$23
Estimated from national data
~$22.98
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Estimated from national data
~$23.07
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Estimated from national data
~$23.11
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Estimated from national data
~$17.59
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Estimated from national data
~$23.03
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Estimated from national data
~$20.91
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15 postings · 4 companies
$19.50
$19-$20
11 postings · 6 companies
$20.00
$20-$23
Estimated from national data
~$19.67
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Estimated from national data
~$22.99
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Estimated from national data
~$20.55
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Estimated from national data
~$20.93
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Estimated from national data
~$19.11
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Estimated from national data
~$19.92
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37 postings · 9 companies
$20.50
$21-$21
Estimated from national data
~$20.76
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47 postings · 11 companies
$16.50
$17-$19
Estimated from national data
~$17.85
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79 postings · 30 companies
$20.00
$19-$26
Estimated from national data
~$20.64
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Estimated from national data
~$18.15
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Estimated from national data
~$20.63
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Estimated from national data
~$20.12
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Estimated from national data
~$18.17
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Estimated from national data
~$17.73
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Estimated from national data
~$22.77
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Estimated from national data
~$21.55
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Estimated from national data
~$23.07
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Estimated from national data
~$18.85
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14 postings · 3 companies
$18.00
$18-$18
Estimated from national data
~$20.88
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Estimated from national data
~$17.99
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Estimated from national data
~$21.17
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6 postings · 4 companies
$23.50
$23-$34
Estimated from national data
~$20.14
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7 postings · 4 companies
$21.00
$20-$22
Estimated from national data
~$21.55
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Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Unit Clerk salaries.
Las Vegas
Nevada · 28 postings
$20.50/hr
San Antonio
Texas · 13 postings
$18.00/hr
New Brunswick
New Jersey · 27 postings
$16.50/hr
New Brunswick
New Jersey · 27 postings
$16.50/hr
San Antonio
Texas · 13 postings
$18.00/hr
Las Vegas
Nevada · 28 postings
$20.50/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Unit Clerk positions.
Pih Health
7 postings
$28.50/hr
Stony Brook University Medical Center
13 postings
$26.00/hr
Richmond University Medical Center
5 postings
$25.50/hr
Mercyhealth
8 postings
$22.50/hr
U.s. Renal Care
5 postings
$21.50/hr
Baptist Health South Florida
9 postings
$16.50/hr
Rwjbarnabas Health
33 postings
$16.50/hr
University Health San Antonio
5 postings
$18.00/hr
University Health
8 postings
$18.00/hr
Unknown
9 postings
$18.50/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Clerk | 109 | $18.50/hr |
| Unit Clerk - Medical Term Required | 6 | $18.50/hr |
| Ward Clerk | 6 | $19.25/hr |
| Cna/unit Clerk Nights | 4 | $19.50/hr |
| Unit Clerk Certified Nurse Assistant (full Time Nights) Imc | 4 | $20.50/hr |
| Unit Clerk Certified Nurse Assistant (full Time Nights) Med Surg | 3 | $20.50/hr |
| Nursing Assistant/ward Clerk/ekg Tec Emergency Department - Full Time Day Summer Temp | 3 | $26.00/hr |
| Certified Nursing Assistant Unit Clerk | 3 | $19.50/hr |
| Unit Clerk Certified Nurse Assistant (per Diem Days) Med Surg | 3 | $20.50/hr |
| Unit Ward Clerk | 3 | $18.50/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Unit Clerk salaries.
FAQ
The median Unit Clerk salary is $20.00 per hour, or $41,600 annually. Pay ranges from $16.50/hr (10th percentile) to $26.00/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 323 job postings, the highest paying states for Unit Clerks include California, Washington, Illinois. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 323 Unit Clerk job postings across 30 states, from 116 different healthcare employers.
Unit Clerk pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.
Unit Clerk pay is currently trending downward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates decreased 2.4%.
Unit Clerk pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $2.50 to $6.00 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Las Vegas offer $20.50/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $16.50/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Unit Clerks typically earn around $16.50 to $18.00 per hour ($34,320 to $37,440 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $20.00/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 323 active postings with listed compensation for Unit Clerk. We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.
Range
Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.
Freshness
Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.
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