Office Clerks, General Salary in Dothan, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dothan, AL

Median annual salary $27,030 -38% vs national
Median hourly $13.00
10th percentile $20,180
90th percentile $39,730
Employed locally 460
National median $43,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,180
    25th
    $21,490
    50th (median)
    $27,030
    75th
    $32,550
    90th
    $39,730

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Office Clerks, General salary vs area income 48% Median Office Clerks, General salary is 52% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $58,920
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,330
    Alaska $51,400
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $51,270
    Vallejo, CA $50,100
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $49,860

    Related occupations in Dothan, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,150
    Customer Service Representatives $36,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $55,830
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $39,300
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $29,100
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $35,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Office Clerks, General in Dothan, AL is $13.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Office Clerks, General salary in Dothan, AL is 38% 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 Dothan?

    Entry-level Office Clerks, General (10th percentile) earn around $20,180 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,490.