SOC 43-9061 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Office Clerks, General is $43,618 per year ($20.97/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $35,360 and $52,562 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $63,835 per year. There are approximately 2,510,550 office clerks, general employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $14.00 | $29,120 |
| P25 | $17.00 | $35,360 |
| P50MEDIAN | $20.97 | $43,618 |
| P75 | $25.27 | $52,562 |
| P90 | $30.69 | $63,835 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Office Clerks, General is $43,618 per year ($20.97/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $35,360 and $52,562 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Office Clerks, General is $63,835 per year ($30.69/hr). The 75th percentile is $52,562 per year.
Entry-level Office Clerks, General (10th percentile) earn approximately $29,120 per year ($14.00/hr). The 25th percentile is $35,360 per year.
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