Office Clerks, General Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $44,100 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.20
10th percentile $31,650
90th percentile $64,430
Employed locally 1,920
National median $43,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,650
    25th
    $36,090
    50th (median)
    $44,100
    75th
    $53,180
    90th
    $64,430

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Office Clerks, General salary vs area income 49% Median Office Clerks, General salary is 51% 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 Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $51,090
    Customer Service Representatives $38,900
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,430
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $36,800
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $43,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Office Clerks, General in Charlottesville, VA is $21.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Office Clerks, General salary in Charlottesville, VA is 1.1% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Office Clerks, General (10th percentile) earn around $31,650 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,090.