Office Clerks, General Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for office clerks, generals across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- District of Columbia$57,730
- Colorado$56,890
- Washington$53,940
- Alaska$53,410
- North Dakota$52,730
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Alabama$33,370
- Louisiana$34,470
- Mississippi$36,250
- West Virginia$36,560
- Kansas$37,330
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $57,730 | $55,040 | $28 | +24.4% | 5,670 |
| 2 | Colorado | $56,890 | $53,550 | $27 | +22.6% | 31,770 |
| 3 | Washington | $53,940 | $50,500 | $26 | +16.2% | 49,050 |
| 4 | Alaska | $53,410 | $51,890 | $26 | +15.1% | 3,440 |
| 5 | North Dakota | $52,730 | $50,160 | $25 | +13.6% | 8,440 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $51,980 | $49,940 | $25 | +12% | 47,940 |
| 7 | California | $51,880 | $48,460 | $25 | +11.8% | 311,490 |
| 8 | Oregon | $51,180 | $49,910 | $25 | +10.3% | 27,980 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $51,060 | $48,570 | $25 | +10% | 65,130 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $50,660 | $48,280 | $24 | +9.1% | 23,190 |
| 11 | New Hampshire | $50,640 | $49,020 | $24 | +9.1% | 12,740 |
| 12 | Maryland | $50,570 | $47,270 | $24 | +8.9% | 27,290 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $49,950 | $47,830 | $24 | +7.6% | 7,700 |
| 14 | Vermont | $49,740 | $48,310 | $24 | +7.2% | 5,100 |
| 15 | Minnesota | $49,410 | $47,840 | $24 | +6.4% | 55,530 |
| 16 | Arizona | $49,100 | $46,420 | $24 | +5.8% | 52,710 |
| 17 | Montana | $48,420 | $46,480 | $23 | +4.3% | 10,390 |
| 18 | Illinois | $48,250 | $45,730 | $23 | +3.9% | 95,980 |
| 19 | Virginia | $48,220 | $46,410 | $23 | +3.9% | 66,550 |
| 20 | New York | $48,010 | $45,890 | $23 | +3.4% | 134,280 |
| 21 | Nevada | $46,540 | $45,460 | $22 | +0.3% | 20,430 |
| 22 | Florida | $46,530 | $44,450 | $22 | +0.2% | 189,700 |
| 23 | Maine | $46,460 | $45,300 | $22 | +0.1% | 11,260 |
| 24 | Michigan | $45,880 | $44,820 | $22 | -1.2% | 88,030 |
| 25 | Utah | $45,820 | $44,060 | $22 | -1.3% | 36,470 |
| 26 | Pennsylvania | $45,550 | $44,950 | $22 | -1.9% | 107,500 |
| 27 | Idaho | $45,520 | $44,830 | $22 | -1.9% | 20,790 |
| 28 | Indiana | $45,320 | $44,520 | $22 | -2.4% | 58,480 |
| 29 | Missouri | $45,250 | $42,370 | $22 | -2.5% | 56,050 |
| 30 | Wyoming | $45,250 | $42,840 | $22 | -2.5% | 6,670 |
| 31 | Iowa | $45,080 | $44,310 | $22 | -2.9% | 23,120 |
| 32 | Wisconsin | $45,040 | $44,980 | $22 | -3% | 51,440 |
| 33 | Hawaii | $44,880 | $42,340 | $22 | -3.3% | 12,930 |
| 34 | Ohio | $44,880 | $43,680 | $22 | -3.3% | 89,310 |
| 35 | Delaware | $44,210 | $42,740 | $21 | -4.8% | 7,230 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $43,140 | $41,770 | $21 | -7.1% | 67,930 |
| 37 | Georgia | $42,400 | $40,590 | $20 | -8.7% | 75,390 |
| 38 | Texas | $41,810 | $39,000 | $20 | -9.9% | 218,470 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $41,290 | $38,860 | $20 | -11.1% | 49,880 |
| 40 | Nebraska | $39,620 | $37,820 | $19 | -14.6% | 10,000 |
| 41 | Kentucky | $39,310 | $37,870 | $19 | -15.3% | 29,750 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $39,270 | $37,050 | $19 | -15.4% | 29,940 |
| 43 | South Dakota | $39,100 | $38,560 | $19 | -15.8% | 1,720 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $39,080 | $37,240 | $19 | -15.8% | 31,870 |
| 45 | New Mexico | $38,790 | $37,130 | $19 | -16.4% | 11,880 |
| 46 | South Carolina | $37,970 | $36,840 | $18 | -18.2% | 42,250 |
| 47 | Kansas | $37,330 | $32,370 | $18 | -19.6% | 2,130 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $36,560 | $35,020 | $18 | -21.2% | 9,430 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $36,250 | $34,900 | $17 | -21.9% | 17,600 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $34,470 | $32,480 | $17 | -25.7% | 31,790 |
| 51 | Alabama | $33,370 | $31,200 | $16 | -28.1% | 13,130 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 520 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boulder, CO | $59,840 | $61,790 | 1,510 |
| 2 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $58,840 | $61,400 | 13,470 |
| 3 | Greeley, CO | $56,030 | $55,810 | 1,570 |
| 4 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $55,960 | $56,750 | 2,030 |
| 5 | Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $55,620 | $58,660 | 3,630 |
| 6 | Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $54,900 | $56,470 | 1,610 |
| 7 | West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $54,080 | $56,120 | 2,010 |
| 8 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $53,990 | $57,860 | 16,320 |
| 9 | Anchorage, AK | $53,550 | $55,050 | 1,920 |
| 10 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $53,290 | $56,470 | 27,460 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing office clerks, generals (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Postal Service (Federal Government) | $75,030 | $69,940 | 1,020 |
| 2 | Postal Service (Federal Government) | $75,030 | $69,940 | 1,020 |
| 3 | Nonscheduled Air Transportation | $72,190 | $62,540 | 1,050 |
| 4 | Natural Gas Distribution | $70,520 | $72,120 | 2,090 |
| 5 | Hydroelectric Power Generation | $69,210 | $69,950 | 80 |
| 6 | Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing | $66,680 | $61,690 | 460 |
| 7 | Nuclear Electric Power Generation | $65,100 | $65,000 | 300 |
| 8 | Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas | $64,280 | $61,940 | 250 |
| 9 | Other Pipeline Transportation | $62,510 | $62,940 | 60 |
| 10 | Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | $61,970 | $60,860 | 620 |
| 11 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $60,910 | $61,760 | 4,070 |
| 12 | Pipeline Transportation | $60,540 | $61,890 | 370 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do office clerks, general make in the U.S.?
The median office clerks, general salary in the United States is $45,010 per year (mean $46,420), and about 80% earn between $30,310 and $64,680.
How much do office clerks, general make per hour?
Roughly $22 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $46,420 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays office clerks, general the most?
District of Columbia has the highest average pay for office clerks, general at $57,730 per year (median $55,040).
What is the job outlook for office clerks, general?
Employment is projected to change -6.7% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 282,400 openings per year.