Office Clerks, General Salary in Charleston, WV

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

Median annual salary $35,560 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.10
10th percentile $23,250
90th percentile $47,130
Employed locally 1,780
National median $43,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,250
    25th
    $29,490
    50th (median)
    $35,560
    75th
    $40,870
    90th
    $47,130

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 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
    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 Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $37,770
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $55,040
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $42,160
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $29,740
    Billing and Posting Clerks $46,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Office Clerks, General in Charleston, WV is $17.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Office Clerks, General salary in Charleston, WV is 18.5% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Office Clerks, General (10th percentile) earn around $23,250 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,490.