Office Clerks, General Salary in Joplin, MO-KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Joplin, MO-KS

Median annual salary $38,120 -12.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.33
10th percentile $27,180
90th percentile $56,330
Employed locally 1,390
National median $43,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,180
    25th
    $31,320
    50th (median)
    $38,120
    75th
    $46,930
    90th
    $56,330

    Joplin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,146 2023 • Census ACS
    Office Clerks, General salary vs area income 63% Median Office Clerks, General salary is 37% 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 Joplin, MO-KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$38,380
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$36,970
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$40,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$57,310
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$43,830
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$32,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Office Clerks, General in Joplin, MO-KS is $18.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Office Clerks, General salary in Joplin, MO-KS is 12.6% 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 Joplin?

    Entry-level Office Clerks, General (10th percentile) earn around $27,180 per year in Joplin, MO-KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,320.