Office Clerks, General Salary (2025)
Based on 2,464,940 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $30,310 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $36,350 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $45,010 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $54,300 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $64,680 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$30K
25th
$36K
Median
$45K
75th
$54K
90th
$65K
Highest Paying States for Office Clerks, General
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $57,730 |
| Colorado | $56,890 |
| Washington | $53,940 |
| Alaska | $53,410 |
| North Dakota | $52,730 |
| Massachusetts | $51,980 |
| California | $51,880 |
| Oregon | $51,180 |
| New Jersey | $51,060 |
| Connecticut | $50,660 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Office Clerks, General salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is District of Columbia at an average of $57,730 per year, while Connecticut has an average of $50,660 — a difference of $7,070. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Office Clerks, General
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2,464,940 workers were employed as Office Clerks, Generals in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Office and Administrative Support Occupations. The annual mean wage of $46,420 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 43-9061