Office Clerks, General Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $45,010 · Median hourly: $21.64 · Employment: 2,464,940
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,310 | $14.57 |
| 25th | $36,350 | $17.48 |
| Median | $45,010 | $21.64 |
| 75th | $54,300 | $26.11 |
| 90th | $64,680 | $31.10 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 43-9061
- Total U.S. employment: 2,464,940
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
A closer look
The median wage in this area is 0.0% below the national median — a difference of about $0 per year for a typical worker.
The mean wage of $46,420 sits 3.1% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
Office Clerks, General Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $31,200 | $15.00 | -30.7% | 13,130 |
| Alaska | $51,890 | $24.95 | +15.3% | 3,440 |
| Arizona | $46,420 | $22.32 | +3.1% | 52,710 |
| Arkansas | $37,050 | $17.81 | -17.7% | 29,940 |
| California | $48,460 | $23.30 | +7.7% | 311,490 |
| Colorado | $53,550 | $25.75 | +19.0% | 31,770 |
| Connecticut | $48,280 | $23.21 | +7.3% | 23,190 |
| Delaware | $42,740 | $20.55 | -5.0% | 7,230 |
| District of Columbia | $55,040 | $26.46 | +22.3% | 5,670 |
| Florida | $44,450 | $21.37 | -1.2% | 189,700 |
| Georgia | $40,590 | $19.51 | -9.8% | 75,390 |
| Hawaii | $42,340 | $20.35 | -5.9% | 12,930 |
| Idaho | $44,830 | $21.55 | -0.4% | 20,790 |
| Illinois | $45,730 | $21.99 | +1.6% | 95,980 |
| Indiana | $44,520 | $21.40 | -1.1% | 58,480 |
| Iowa | $44,310 | $21.30 | -1.6% | 23,120 |
| Kansas | $32,370 | $15.56 | -28.1% | 2,130 |
| Kentucky | $37,870 | $18.21 | -15.9% | 29,750 |
| Louisiana | $32,480 | $15.62 | -27.8% | 31,790 |
| Maine | $45,300 | $21.78 | +0.6% | 11,260 |
| Maryland | $47,270 | $22.73 | +5.0% | 27,290 |
| Massachusetts | $49,940 | $24.01 | +11.0% | 47,940 |
| Michigan | $44,820 | $21.55 | -0.4% | 88,030 |
| Minnesota | $47,840 | $23.00 | +6.3% | 55,530 |
| Mississippi | $34,900 | $16.78 | -22.5% | 17,600 |
| Missouri | $42,370 | $20.37 | -5.9% | 56,050 |
| Montana | $46,480 | $22.35 | +3.3% | 10,390 |
| Nebraska | $37,820 | $18.18 | -16.0% | 10,000 |
| Nevada | $45,460 | $21.86 | +1.0% | 20,430 |
| New Hampshire | $49,020 | $23.57 | +8.9% | 12,740 |
| New Jersey | $48,570 | $23.35 | +7.9% | 65,130 |
| New Mexico | $37,130 | $17.85 | -17.5% | 11,880 |
| New York | $45,890 | $22.06 | +2.0% | 134,280 |
| North Carolina | $41,770 | $20.08 | -7.2% | 67,930 |
| North Dakota | $50,160 | $24.11 | +11.4% | 8,440 |
| Ohio | $43,680 | $21.00 | -3.0% | 89,310 |
| Oklahoma | $37,240 | $17.90 | -17.3% | 31,870 |
| Oregon | $49,910 | $23.99 | +10.9% | 27,980 |
| Pennsylvania | $44,950 | $21.61 | -0.1% | 107,500 |
| Rhode Island | $47,830 | $23.00 | +6.3% | 7,700 |
| South Carolina | $36,840 | $17.71 | -18.2% | 42,250 |
| South Dakota | $38,560 | $18.54 | -14.3% | 1,720 |
| Tennessee | $38,860 | $18.68 | -13.7% | 49,880 |
| Texas | $39,000 | $18.75 | -13.4% | 218,470 |
| Utah | $44,060 | $21.18 | -2.1% | 36,470 |
| Vermont | $48,310 | $23.23 | +7.3% | 5,100 |
| Virginia | $46,410 | $22.31 | +3.1% | 66,550 |
| Washington | $50,500 | $24.28 | +12.2% | 49,050 |
| West Virginia | $35,020 | $16.84 | -22.2% | 9,430 |
| Wisconsin | $44,980 | $21.63 | -0.1% | 51,440 |
| Wyoming | $42,840 | $20.60 | -4.8% | 6,670 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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- Fast Food and Counter Workers — $31,200/yr
- General and Operations Managers — $105,770/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for office clerks, general?
The median annual wage for office clerks, general is $45,010 ($21.64 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays office clerks, general the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many office clerks, general are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 2,464,940 office clerks, general employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do office clerks, general make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $21.64. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.