▼13%
$13.42
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
/ hour
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
10%
$10
MEDIAN
$13.42
90%
$16.27
The average hourly pay for a Ward Clerk is $13.42 in 2025
Hourly Rate
$10 - $16
Bonus
$0 - $400
Total Pay
$21k - $34k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Ward Clerks?
What Do Ward Clerks Do?
Ward Clerk Tasks
- Transcribe and enter orders and notes for hospital staff.
- Monitor and interpret live patient data, identifying problems.
- Provide clerical support, including giving patients documentation and instructional materials.
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Common Health Benefits for a Ward Clerk
Medical
58%
Dental
50%
Vision
42%
None
42%
Gender Breakdown for Ward Clerks
Female
66.7%
Male
33.3%
This data is based on 12 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Ward Clerks
What is the highest pay for Ward Clerks?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Ward Clerk is $16.27 / hour
What is the lowest pay for Ward Clerks?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Ward Clerk is $10 / hour
How can Ward Clerks increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Ward Clerk is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Ward Clerk that oversees more junior Ward Clerks, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.