Office Clerks, General Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $50,290 +15.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.18
10th percentile $35,660
90th percentile $73,250
Employed locally 1,510
National median $43,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,660
    25th
    $43,070
    50th (median)
    $50,290
    75th
    $62,680
    90th
    $73,250

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Office Clerks, General salary vs area income 60% Median Office Clerks, General salary is 40% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $55,790
    Grand Junction, CO $52,070
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $51,270
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $51,240
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $50,230
    Minot, ND $48,830

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$45,650
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46,150
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48,080
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$37,740
    Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$59,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$65,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Office Clerks, General in Bismarck, ND is $24.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Office Clerks, General salary in Bismarck, ND is 15.3% above 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Office Clerks, General (10th percentile) earn around $35,660 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,070.