Office Clerks, General Salary in East Kentucky

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

Median annual salary $30,300 -30.6% vs national
Median hourly $14.57
10th percentile $19,000
90th percentile $45,590
Employed locally 1,480
National median $43,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,000
    25th
    $22,980
    50th (median)
    $30,300
    75th
    $36,870
    90th
    $45,590

    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 Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $30,630
    Customer Service Representatives $32,550
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $36,050
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $39,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $53,110
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $29,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Office Clerks, General in East Kentucky is $14.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Office Clerks, General salary in East Kentucky is 30.6% 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 Kentucky?

    Entry-level Office Clerks, General (10th percentile) earn around $19,000 per year in East Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,980.