Office Clerks, General Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $40,960 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.69
10th percentile $29,020
90th percentile $57,310
Employed locally 1,290
National median $43,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,020
    25th
    $34,380
    50th (median)
    $40,960
    75th
    $49,310
    90th
    $57,310

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Office Clerks, General salary vs area income 63% Median Office Clerks, General salary is 37% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,330
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $51,270
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $50,230
    Vallejo, CA $50,100
    Corvallis, OR $47,500
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $47,290

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$39,970
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$57,030
    Customer Service Representatives$36,350
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$39,310
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$33,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Office Clerks, General in Blacksburg, VA is $19.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Office Clerks, General salary in Blacksburg, VA is 6.1% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Office Clerks, General (10th percentile) earn around $29,020 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,380.