Office Clerks, General Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $40,050 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.26
10th percentile $28,210
90th percentile $60,710
Employed locally 2,040
National median $43,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,210
    25th
    $34,850
    50th (median)
    $40,050
    75th
    $50,030
    90th
    $60,710

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Office Clerks, General salary vs area income 64% Median Office Clerks, General salary is 36% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Office Clerks, General

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boulder, CO $60,320
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $58,920
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,330
    Colorado $56,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $55,790
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $53,780

    Nearby metros — Office Clerks, General salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $44,260
    Michigan $43,950
    Sheboygan, WI $43,930
    Gainesville, FL $42,660
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $41,980
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $41,930

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$35,060
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$33,750
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$34,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$59,540
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$45,050
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$39,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Office Clerks, General make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Office Clerks, General in Athens, GA is $19.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.89 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Office Clerks, General salaries?

    The median Office Clerks, General salary in Athens, GA is 8.2% below the national median of $43,630. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Office Clerks, General in Athens?

    Entry-level Office Clerks, General (10th percentile) earn around $28,210 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,850.