Office Clerks, General Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $32,420 -25.7% vs national
Median hourly $15.59
10th percentile $20,590
90th percentile $47,400
Employed locally 950
National median $43,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,590
    25th
    $25,830
    50th (median)
    $32,420
    75th
    $40,920
    90th
    $47,400

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Office Clerks, General salary vs area income 55% Median Office Clerks, General salary is 45% 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
    Williamsport, PA $40,650
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $36,840
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $35,530
    Jackson, MS $34,410

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $35,350
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $34,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $52,050
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $38,530
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $29,100
    Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $31,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Office Clerks, General in Hattiesburg, MS is $15.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Office Clerks, General salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 25.7% 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 Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Office Clerks, General (10th percentile) earn around $20,590 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,830.