Office Clerks, General Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $41,740 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.07
10th percentile $29,850
90th percentile $65,670
Employed locally 2,340
National median $43,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,850
    25th
    $36,970
    50th (median)
    $41,740
    75th
    $49,420
    90th
    $65,670

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Office Clerks, General salary vs area income 70% Median Office Clerks, General salary is 30% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $51,270
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $51,240
    Washington $49,920
    Colorado Springs, CO $49,920
    Minot, ND $48,830
    Salinas, CA $48,550

    Related occupations in Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $65,690
    Customer Service Representatives $39,740
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,990
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $44,150
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Office Clerks, General in Lafayette, IN is $20.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Office Clerks, General salary in Lafayette, IN is 4.3% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Office Clerks, General (10th percentile) earn around $29,850 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,970.