Office Clerks, General Salary in Jackson, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, TN

Median annual salary $36,700 -15.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.65
10th percentile $23,930
90th percentile $55,340
Employed locally 1,350
National median $43,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,930
    25th
    $30,020
    50th (median)
    $36,700
    75th
    $45,520
    90th
    $55,340

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,740 2023 • Census ACS
    Office Clerks, General salary vs area income 62% Median Office Clerks, General salary is 38% 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
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $39,460
    Knoxville, TN $37,050
    Johnson City, TN $37,020
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $36,850
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $36,840
    Clarksville, TN-KY $36,650

    Related occupations in Jackson, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$37,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$59,380
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$37,050
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$39,570
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$44,090
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$44,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Office Clerks, General in Jackson, TN is $17.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Office Clerks, General salary in Jackson, TN is 15.9% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Office Clerks, General (10th percentile) earn around $23,930 per year in Jackson, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,020.