The average salary for a office clerks, general in the United States is $43,560, but the range typically falls between $33,660 and $49,820. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $20.94, with a range between $16.18 and $23.95.
There are approximately 2,496,370 people employed as a office clerks, general in the United States. With California, Florida, Texas employing the highest number of office clerks, general.The state with the best pay for a office clerks, general is District of Columbia, with an average annual salary of $55,170, while Alabama has the lowest average annual salary of $30,270.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $28,230 | $13.57 |
| 25th Percentile | $33,660 | $16.18 |
| Median | $40,480 | $19.46 |
| 75th Percentile | $49,820 | $23.95 |
| 90th Percentile | $61,690 | $29.66 |
The salary of a office clerks, general can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a office clerks, general in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for office clerks, general are District of Columbia, Colorado, Massachusetts, Alaska, Washington while the worst states are Alabama, Louisiana, Kansas, Mississippi, West Virginia.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $20,390 | $30,270 | $40,660 |
| Alaska | $31,640 | $48,690 | $64,540 |
| Arizona | $31,350 | $47,750 | $65,200 |
| Arkansas | $25,070 | $38,030 | $53,060 |
| California | $34,220 | $48,680 | $66,110 |
| Colorado | $34,890 | $54,020 | $76,910 |
| Connecticut | $31,420 | $45,660 | $61,710 |
| Delaware | $28,080 | $41,400 | $58,090 |
| District of Columbia | $36,710 | $55,170 | $79,950 |
| Florida | $27,880 | $42,980 | $61,010 |
| Georgia | $25,040 | $39,240 | $53,210 |
| Hawaii | $28,480 | $44,600 | $63,450 |
| Idaho | $24,370 | $39,970 | $56,980 |
| Illinois | $28,870 | $44,450 | $62,460 |
| Indiana | $27,450 | $42,740 | $61,540 |
| Iowa | $27,250 | $42,030 | $58,750 |
| Kansas | $18,720 | $33,550 | $51,150 |
| Kentucky | $21,990 | $36,700 | $51,610 |
| Louisiana | $19,150 | $30,640 | $43,310 |
| Maine | $31,200 | $42,870 | $55,090 |
| Maryland | $29,570 | $43,170 | $59,650 |
| Massachusetts | $33,930 | $51,480 | $74,120 |
| Michigan | $29,090 | $43,470 | $60,050 |
| Minnesota | $32,460 | $47,610 | $64,690 |
| Mississippi | $20,460 | $34,040 | $49,690 |
| Missouri | $27,790 | $43,330 | $60,830 |
| Montana | $28,540 | $43,070 | $59,790 |
| Nebraska | $24,170 | $36,290 | $48,110 |
| Nevada | $28,340 | $42,830 | $61,220 |
| New Hampshire | $29,990 | $47,660 | $65,690 |
| New Jersey | $30,850 | $46,870 | $63,770 |
| New Mexico | $26,250 | $36,780 | $49,250 |
| New York | $31,390 | $46,730 | $65,540 |
| North Carolina | $25,480 | $39,010 | $54,700 |
| North Dakota | $32,800 | $49,270 | $70,000 |
| Ohio | $27,830 | $42,910 | $61,080 |
| Oklahoma | $21,300 | $36,500 | $52,190 |
| Oregon | $31,980 | $45,240 | $60,180 |
| Pennsylvania | $27,470 | $43,230 | $60,740 |
| Rhode Island | $28,450 | $45,460 | $61,440 |
| South Carolina | $21,320 | $36,730 | $53,920 |
| South Dakota | $25,910 | $34,480 | $44,970 |
| Tennessee | $23,400 | $38,070 | $54,620 |
| Texas | $24,040 | $39,550 | $58,280 |
| Utah | $25,630 | $43,600 | $62,400 |
| Vermont | $34,320 | $46,220 | $58,920 |
| Virginia | $28,040 | $43,680 | $62,020 |
| Washington | $35,770 | $51,310 | $70,910 |
| West Virginia | $22,930 | $34,000 | $46,710 |
| Wisconsin | $26,870 | $41,870 | $58,410 |
| Wyoming | $24,960 | $42,170 | $60,320 |
Even between cities, the salary of a office clerks, general can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for office clerks, general is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA with an average salary of $57,380.The city with the lowest average salary for office clerks, general is Manhattan, KS with an average salary of $25,570.
Areas with highest average salaries for office clerks, general
Areas with lowest average salaries for office clerks, general
The number of office clerks, general in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of office clerks, general has decreased by -291,720. On average, the number of office clerks, general has been increasing by -2.6% each year. The salary of office clerks, general has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of office clerks, general has increased by $5,790. On average, the salary of office clerks, general has been increasing by 3.8% each year.
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