Office Clerks, General Salary in Jefferson City, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jefferson City, MO

Median annual salary $38,530 -11.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.52
10th percentile $28,520
90th percentile $59,560
Employed locally 1,570
National median $43,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,520
    25th
    $33,290
    50th (median)
    $38,530
    75th
    $47,170
    90th
    $59,560

    Jefferson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,425 2023 • Census ACS
    Office Clerks, General salary vs area income 53% Median Office Clerks, General salary is 47% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $55,790
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $48,530
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $47,140
    Vermont $47,140
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $46,770
    Modesto, CA $46,520

    Related occupations in Jefferson City, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,050
    Customer Service Representatives $40,080
    Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $39,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,840
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $41,810
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $50,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Office Clerks, General in Jefferson City, MO is $18.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Office Clerks, General salary in Jefferson City, MO is 11.7% 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 Jefferson City?

    Entry-level Office Clerks, General (10th percentile) earn around $28,520 per year in Jefferson City, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,290.