Office Clerks, General Salary in Decatur, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Decatur, IL

Median annual salary $41,600 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.00
10th percentile $29,220
90th percentile $61,590
Employed locally 640
National median $43,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,220
    25th
    $34,330
    50th (median)
    $41,600
    75th
    $50,560
    90th
    $61,590

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,449 2023 • Census ACS
    Office Clerks, General salary vs area income 67% Median Office Clerks, General salary is 33% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $50,230
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $48,430
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $48,310
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $48,000
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $47,070
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $46,600

    Related occupations in Decatur, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $48,360
    Customer Service Representatives $39,140
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,890
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $34,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,180
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $40,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Office Clerks, General in Decatur, IL is $20.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Office Clerks, General salary in Decatur, IL is 4.7% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Office Clerks, General (10th percentile) earn around $29,220 per year in Decatur, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,330.