How much does a general office worker make?

The average general office worker salary in the United States is $29,182. General office worker salaries typically range between $23,000 and $36,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for general office workers is $14.03 per hour. General office worker salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. General office workers earn the highest average salary in Alaska.

General office worker salary

Q: What state pays General Office Workers the most?

Alaska pays General Office Workers the most in the United States, with an average salary of $38,401 per year, or $18.46 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a general office worker?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a general office worker if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in California you should be paid close to $37,282 per year.

Average general office worker salary

$14.03

$29,182 yearly

Entry-level general office worker salary

$23,000 yearly salary

Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding General Office Worker Salaries

The salary of a general office worker typically ranges from $28,000 to $32,000 annually. Factors influencing this range include geographic location, level of experience, and the specific industry. For instance, office workers in urban areas generally earn more than those in rural settings due to the higher cost of living.

Experience plays a vital role in salary determination. Entry-level positions may start around $25,000, while those with several years of experience can see salaries closer to $35,000. Furthermore, specialized roles, such as executive assistants or office managers, may command even higher salaries.

To maximize earning potential, consider pursuing additional skills or certifications in areas like office software, project management, or customer service. These enhancements can lead to more advanced positions and greater responsibilities, directly impacting salary prospects. For a comprehensive look at salaries by state and industry, visit Zippia’s salary insights.

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General office worker salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter and Comparably, the average salary for a general office worker typically falls between $29,182 and $40,828.

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$29,182yearly

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$40,828yearly

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$40,145yearly

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$33,684yearly

Average general office worker salary by state

The average general office worker salary in Alaska, California, and Washington are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average general office worker salary states are Florida, South Carolina, and Oklahoma.

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Highest paying states for general office workers

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Oregon	$35,952	$17.28
2	Washington	$37,014	$17.80
3	California	$37,282	$17.92
4	Alaska	$38,401	$18.46
5	Utah	$30,661	$14.74
6	Massachusetts	$34,459	$16.57
7	Nevada	$35,059	$16.86
8	Illinois	$35,148	$16.90
9	District of Columbia	$34,596	$16.63
10	Minnesota	$34,847	$16.75
11	Wyoming	$32,712	$15.73
12	North Dakota	$31,015	$14.91
13	Idaho	$30,064	$14.45
14	Rhode Island	$31,887	$15.33
15	New York	$31,898	$15.34
16	Pennsylvania	$31,068	$14.94
17	New Hampshire	$29,657	$14.26
18	Michigan	$30,916	$14.86
19	Colorado	$31,750	$15.26
20	Montana	$31,197	$15.00
21	Iowa	$31,290	$15.04
22	Vermont	$30,764	$14.79
23	Nebraska	$27,690	$13.31
24	Virginia	$30,531	$14.68
25	Arizona	$30,120	$14.48
26	Hawaii	$35,030	$16.84
27	New Jersey	$30,419	$14.62
28	Ohio	$29,347	$14.11
29	Missouri	$27,323	$13.14
30	Connecticut	$28,109	$13.51
31	Maine	$27,068	$13.01
32	Tennessee	$25,557	$12.29
33	North Carolina	$27,182	$13.07
34	Delaware	$27,168	$13.06
35	Georgia	$27,400	$13.17
36	Wisconsin	$28,287	$13.60
37	South Dakota	$24,511	$11.78
38	Arkansas	$27,228	$13.09
39	Texas	$25,719	$12.36
40	Maryland	$28,500	$13.70
41	Florida	$23,794	$11.44
42	Indiana	$24,770	$11.91
43	South Carolina	$23,711	$11.40
44	Kentucky	$24,577	$11.82
45	Oklahoma	$23,357	$11.23
46	Kansas	$25,295	$12.16
47	Louisiana	$20,829	$10.01
48	New Mexico	$21,688	$10.43
49	West Virginia	$24,149	$11.61
50	Alabama	$22,509	$10.82
51	Mississippi	$23,954	$11.52

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Highest paying cities for general office workers

The highest-paying cities for general office workers are San Francisco, CA, Chicago, IL, and Washington, DC.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	San Francisco, CA	$38,657	$18.59
2	Chicago, IL	$35,224	$16.93
3	Washington, DC	$34,623	$16.65
4	Southampton, NY	$31,984	$15.38
5	Newark, NJ	$30,490	$14.66
6	Petersburg, VA	$30,387	$14.61
7	Tucson, AZ	$29,577	$14.22
8	Atlanta, GA	$27,592	$13.27
9	Irving, TX	$25,827	$12.42
10	Olathe, KS	$25,384	$12.20
11	Panama City, FL	$24,353	$11.71

General office worker salary details

A general office worker's salary ranges from $23,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $36,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average general office worker salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a general office worker's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$36,000	$3,000	$17
75th Percentile	$33,000	$2,750	$16
Average	$29,182	$2,432	$14
25th Percentile	$25,000	$2,083	$12
10th Percentile	$23,000	$1,917	$11

Highest paying general office worker jobs

The highest paying types of general office workers are office worker, office administrator, and office support specialist.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Administrative Clerk	$32,327	$2,694	$15.54	137,639
Clerk	$31,163	$2,597	$14.98	80,311
Internship	$35,254	$2,938	$16.95	51,064
Office Receptionist	$33,554	$2,796	$16.13	80,143
Office Technician	$34,956	$2,913	$16.81	82,512
Office Services Clerk	$29,160	$2,430	$14.02	147,189

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Which companies pay general office workers the most?

General office worker salaries at Valmont Industries and Minnesota State Fair are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average general office worker salary at companies like Kemps and Ferrellgas are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Valmont Industries	$40,652	$19.54
2	Minnesota State Fair	$38,033	$18.29
3	Kemps	$37,039	$17.81
4	Ferrellgas	$36,324	$17.46
5	City of Tucson	$33,884	$16.29
6	PSEA	$33,546	$16.13
7	Pediatric Associates, Inc.	$33,477	$16.09
8	Great Southern Homes	$32,925	$15.83
9	Oldcastle Infrastructure	$32,871	$15.80
10	PAE	$32,834	$15.79
11	Amundi	$32,473	$15.61
12	WIT - Accelerate Digital Transformation	$32,285	$15.52
13	Ashcroft	$32,236	$15.50
14	Construction Materials Group	$32,104	$15.43
15	Highliner Food Svc	$31,665	$15.22
16	Steel Company	$31,598	$15.19
17	Strategic Systems International	$31,435	$15.11
18	BrightView	$31,338	$15.07
19	Snelling	$31,291	$15.04
20	Packaging Corporation of America	$31,211	$15.01

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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General Office Worker salary by industry

The average general office worker salary varies across industries:

The average general office worker salary in the transportation industry is $30,784, the highest of any industry.
The average general office worker salary in the finance industry is $30,405.
General office workers in the media industry earn an average salary of $26,531, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for general office workers

Rank	Industry	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Transportation	$30,784	$14.80
2	Pharmaceutical	$30,405	$14.62
3	Professional	$30,153	$14.50
4	Technology	$30,148	$14.49
5	Manufacturing	$29,840	$14.35
6	Government	$28,992	$13.94
7	Media	$26,531	$12.76

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General office worker salary trends

The average general office worker salary has risen by $6,723 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average general office worker earned $22,459 annually, but today, they earn $29,182 a year. That works out to a 16% change in pay for general office workers over the last decade.

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Average general office worker salary over time

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General office worker salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$29,200	$14.03	+3.7%
2024	$28,100	$13.52	+3.8%
2023	$27,000	$13.00	+3.8%
2022	$26,000	$12.51	+2.9%
2021	$25,300	$12.14	+3.3%

Recently added general office worker salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Aerotek	Trabajadores Generales	Miami, FL	06/28/2025	$33,392
Foster Farms	General Labor Senior	Compton, CA	06/27/2025	$36,523
Adecco Us, Inc.	General Labor Sanitor	Sparks, NV	06/24/2025	$40,070
Adecco Us, Inc.	General Office	Grass Valley, CA	06/21/2025	$39,653
Aerotek	General Laborer for Office Installs	Albuquerque, NM	06/20/2025	$33,392
Sciolex Corporation	General Office Worker	New York, NY	06/18/2025	$38,714
Enviri Corporation	General Laborer I	San Jose, CA	06/06/2025	$50,088
Foster Farms	General Labor Junior 2Nd Shift	Compton, CA	05/24/2025	$36,001
Enviri Corporation	General Laborer I	San Jose, CA	05/24/2025	$43,827
Aerotek	General Laborer Actively	Ruskin, FL	05/21/2025	$45,914

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