Office Clerks, General Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $60,320 +38.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.00
10th percentile $40,560
90th percentile $83,400
Employed locally 2,080
National median $43,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,560
    25th
    $46,990
    50th (median)
    $60,320
    75th
    $71,870
    90th
    $83,400

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Office Clerks, General salary vs area income 59% Median Office Clerks, General salary is 41% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Office Clerks, General

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $53,640

    Nearby metros — Office Clerks, General salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $58,920
    Colorado $56,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $55,790
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $53,640
    Greeley, CO $53,320
    Fairbanks-College, AK $53,180

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $46,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $76,270
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $49,580
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $58,210
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $48,450
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $41,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Office Clerks, General in Boulder, CO is $29.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Office Clerks, General salary in Boulder, CO is 38.3% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Office Clerks, General (10th percentile) earn around $40,560 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,990.