Office Clerks, General Salary in Beckley, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beckley, WV

Median annual salary $30,510 -30.1% vs national
Median hourly $14.67
10th percentile $22,200
90th percentile $48,840
Employed locally 730
National median $43,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,200
    25th
    $26,820
    50th (median)
    $30,510
    75th
    $38,570
    90th
    $48,840

    Beckley economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,345 2023 • Census ACS
    Office Clerks, General salary vs area income 58% Median Office Clerks, General salary is 42% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $51,270
    Winchester, VA-WV $41,370
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $39,450
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $36,460
    Morgantown, WV $35,910
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $35,570

    Related occupations in Beckley, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $35,360
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $40,710
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $37,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $46,880
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $29,420
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $22,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Office Clerks, General in Beckley, WV is $14.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Office Clerks, General salary in Beckley, WV is 30.1% 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 Beckley?

    Entry-level Office Clerks, General (10th percentile) earn around $22,200 per year in Beckley, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,820.