Office Clerks, General Salary in East Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $41,090 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.76
10th percentile $29,480
90th percentile $56,890
Employed locally 2,810
National median $43,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,480
    25th
    $33,530
    50th (median)
    $41,090
    75th
    $49,240
    90th
    $56,890

    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

    Related occupations in East Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $38,280
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $41,050
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,420
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,090
    Tellers $35,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Office Clerks, General make per hour in East Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Office Clerks, General in East Central Illinois is $19.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.33 or more per hour.

    Is East Central Illinois above or below average for Office Clerks, General salaries?

    The median Office Clerks, General salary in East Central Illinois is 5.8% 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 East Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Office Clerks, General (10th percentile) earn around $29,480 per year in East Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,530.