Office Clerks, General Salary in Canton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Canton-Massillon, OH

Median annual salary $40,040 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.25
10th percentile $27,670
90th percentile $62,200
Employed locally 2,670
National median $43,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,670
    25th
    $33,940
    50th (median)
    $40,040
    75th
    $49,320
    90th
    $62,200

    Canton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,666 2023 • Census ACS
    Office Clerks, General salary vs area income 61% Median Office Clerks, General salary is 39% 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
    Columbus, OH $45,190
    Cleveland, OH $44,140
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $43,440
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $43,320
    Ohio $43,230
    Akron, OH $43,170

    Related occupations in Canton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$38,850
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$40,320
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$43,830
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$41,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$59,540
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$33,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Office Clerks, General in Canton, OH is $19.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Office Clerks, General salary in Canton, OH is 8.2% 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 Canton?

    Entry-level Office Clerks, General (10th percentile) earn around $27,670 per year in Canton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,940.