Office Clerks, General Salary in Auburn, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Auburn-Opelika, AL

Median annual salary $30,070 -31.1% vs national
Median hourly $14.46
10th percentile $17,710
90th percentile $48,080
Employed locally 640
National median $43,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,710
    25th
    $22,350
    50th (median)
    $30,070
    75th
    $44,740
    90th
    $48,080

    Auburn economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,991 2023 • Census ACS
    Office Clerks, General salary vs area income 51% Median Office Clerks, General salary is 49% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $58,920
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,330
    Alaska $51,400
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $51,270
    Vallejo, CA $50,100
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $49,860

    Related occupations in Auburn, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,580
    Customer Service Representatives $33,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $55,720
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $38,690
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $35,920
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $30,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Office Clerks, General in Auburn, AL is $14.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Office Clerks, General salary in Auburn, AL is 31.1% 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 Auburn?

    Entry-level Office Clerks, General (10th percentile) earn around $17,710 per year in Auburn, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,350.