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General office clerk salary

Average general office clerk salary

$14.44

$30,034 yearly

Entry-level general office clerk salary
$23,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Average General Office Clerk Salary

The average salary for a General Office Clerk stands at approximately $30,034 annually, translating to about $14 per hour. This figure can vary significantly based on factors such as geographic location and experience level.

Salary by Experience Level

Entry-level clerks typically earn around $25,000, while those with several years of experience may see their salaries rise to $35,000 or more. The demand for skilled clerical workers remains steady, making this an attractive career path.

Where Can General Office Clerks Earn More?

Clerks in metropolitan areas often earn higher wages. For instance, states like California and New York offer some of the highest salaries, reflecting the increased cost of living. Research shows that clerks in these regions can earn upwards of $40,000 annually.

Exploring Job Opportunities

Many industries require General Office Clerks, including healthcare, education, and finance. These roles often provide opportunities for advancement into supervisory or specialized administrative positions. By leveraging your skills and gaining experience, you can enhance your earning potential.

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USF Reddaway$37,105
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General office clerk salaries by experience level

General office clerk 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 clerk typically falls between $30,034 and $40,828.
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$30,034yearly
glassdoor[1]
$40,828yearly
comparably[2]
$37,383yearly
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$36,105yearly

Average general office clerk salary by state

The highest-paying states for general office clerks are Washington, Colorado, and Nevada. The lowest average general office clerk salary states are West Virginia, Alabama, and South Dakota.

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Highest paying states for general office clerks

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Washington$36,561$17.58
2Rhode Island$32,297$15.53
3Oregon$34,135$16.41
4Alaska$33,920$16.31
5California$34,467$16.57
6Colorado$34,858$16.76
7North Dakota$29,915$14.38
8Utah$29,450$14.16
9Nevada$34,657$16.66
10Massachusetts$31,435$15.11
11District of Columbia$34,864$16.76
12Vermont$30,957$14.88
13New Hampshire$29,933$14.39
14Michigan$29,182$14.03
15Minnesota$30,437$14.63
16New York$29,703$14.28
17Maine$29,332$14.10
18Pennsylvania$28,657$13.78
19Arizona$30,576$14.70
20Wyoming$28,848$13.87
21Texas$29,294$14.08
22Maryland$32,299$15.53
23Hawaii$33,339$16.03
24Connecticut$28,360$13.63
25Arkansas$28,290$13.60
26Ohio$28,037$13.48
27Nebraska$27,171$13.06
28Iowa$28,223$13.57
29North Carolina$28,286$13.60
30Montana$29,021$13.95
31Illinois$28,602$13.75
32Wisconsin$27,677$13.31
33Delaware$27,292$13.12
34Idaho$26,383$12.68
35New Jersey$28,300$13.61
36Tennessee$26,706$12.84
37Indiana$26,146$12.57
38Missouri$26,695$12.83
39Florida$26,281$12.64
40Kentucky$25,963$12.48
41Virginia$27,642$13.29
42South Dakota$23,736$11.41
43Mississippi$26,153$12.57
44Georgia$26,127$12.56
45Kansas$23,638$11.36
46West Virginia$24,367$11.71
47South Carolina$24,999$12.02
48Oklahoma$24,462$11.76
49New Mexico$22,056$10.60
50Alabama$23,882$11.48
51Louisiana$22,048$10.60

Highest paying cities for general office clerks

The highest-paying cities for general office clerks are Seattle, WA, San Francisco, CA, and Washington, DC.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Seattle, WA$36,762$17.67
2San Francisco, CA$35,506$17.07
3Washington, DC$34,900$16.78
4Denver, CO$34,875$16.77
5Portland, OR$34,031$16.36
6Urban Honolulu, HI$33,344$16.03
7Baltimore, MD$32,317$15.54
8Billerica, MA$31,409$15.10
9Phoenix, AZ$30,657$14.74
10Minneapolis, MN$30,425$14.63
11New York, NY$29,653$14.26
12Bountiful, UT$29,463$14.16
13Fort Worth, TX$29,372$14.12
14Ann Arbor, MI$29,134$14.01
15Casper, WY$28,762$13.83
16Chicago, IL$28,640$13.77
17Clifton, NJ$28,459$13.68
18Pittsburgh, PA$28,459$13.68
19Cedar Rapids, IA$28,279$13.60
20Charlotte, NC$28,215$13.56

General office clerk salary details

A general office clerk's salary ranges from $23,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $38,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average general office clerk salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a general office clerk's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$38,000$3,167$18
75th Percentile$34,000$2,833$16
Average$30,034$2,503$14
25th Percentile$26,000$2,167$13
10th Percentile$23,000$1,917$11

Highest paying general office clerk jobs

The highest paying types of general office clerks are office worker, finance clerk, and shop clerk.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Clerk Typist$31,746$2,646$15.26102,211
Room Clerk$30,787$2,566$14.8091,018
Shop Clerk$34,468$2,872$16.57106,275
Clerk$31,163$2,597$14.9880,311
Data Clerk$31,550$2,629$15.17147,935
Office Secretary$33,118$2,760$15.9287,771

Top companies hiring general office clerks now:

  1. CNA Insurance jobs (6)
  2. Allstate jobs (6)
  3. Farmers Insurance jobs (8)
  4. Xerox jobs (14)
  5. Tarrant County jobs (6)

Which companies pay general office clerks the most?

General office clerk salaries at USF Reddaway and Ricoh are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average general office clerk salary at companies like Tarrant County and Triple-S are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1USF Reddaway$37,105$17.84
2Ricoh$33,217$15.97
3Tarrant County$32,552$15.65
4Triple-S$32,159$15.46
5Monster Products$31,380$15.09
6Healthcare Resolution Services$31,290$15.04
7YRC Freight$30,741$14.78
8Delta Dallas$30,442$14.64
9INDUS Technology$30,202$14.52
10Crowe$29,710$14.28
11Kelly Services$29,655$14.26
12Adecco$29,615$14.24
13PrideStaff$29,563$14.21
14ManpowerGroup$29,146$14.01
15PAE$29,143$14.01
16Empire Distributors$28,873$13.88
17Foster Farms$28,816$13.85
18Tireco, Inc$28,699$13.80
19Randstad North America, Inc.$28,627$13.76
20Allegiance Benefit Plan Management$28,333$13.62

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$32,000$31,600$31,200$30,800$30,400$30,000
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General Office Clerk salary by industry

The average general office clerk salary varies across industries:

  • The average general office clerk salary in the health care industry is $30,604, the highest of any industry.
  • The average general office clerk salary in the finance industry is $30,159.
  • General office clerks in the retail industry earn an average salary of $27,939, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for general office clerks

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Health Care$30,604$14.71
2Manufacturing$30,159$14.50
3Transportation$29,974$14.41
4Government$29,688$14.27
5Automotive$29,305$14.09
6Professional$28,542$13.72
7Retail$27,939$13.43

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General office clerk salary trends

The average general office clerk salary has risen by $6,920 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average general office clerk earned $23,114 annually, but today, they earn $30,034 a year. That works out to a 16% change in pay for general office clerks over the last decade.

Compare general office clerk salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average general office clerk salary over time

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General office clerk salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$30,000$14.44+3.7%
2024$28,900$13.91+3.8%
2023$27,800$13.38+3.8%
2022$26,800$12.87+2.9%
2021$26,000$12.50+3.3%

Recently added general office clerk salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Workforce Solutions Coastal BendGeneral Office Clerk-Gcr (ALL Programs)Corpus Christi, TX06/26/2025$25,044
State of South CarolinaGeneral Clerk (Temporary)-Sumter OfficeSumter, SC06/25/2025$29,761
Foster FarmsGeneral Office Clerk Lead Delta Feed Mill-(Days)Delta, CO06/13/2025$40,175
Findlay Honda SpokaneFindlay Spokane General Office ClerkSpokane, WA06/09/2025$41,740
The County of AdamsGeneral Clerk ~ for MDJ OfficesEast Berlin, PA05/28/2025$30,637
Workforce Solutions Coastal BendGeneral Office Clerk (SPD)Nome, TX05/18/2025$27,131
ManpowergroupGeneral Office ClerkMcAllen, TX05/14/2025$25,044
Adams CountyGeneral Clerk ~ ~ for MDJ OfficesGettysburg, PA04/28/2025$30,637
Oak Ridge NissanGeneral Office & Title ClerkJohnson City, TN04/28/2025$31,305
Johnson City NissanGeneral Office & Title ClerkJohnson City, TN04/28/2025$31,305

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