Office Clerks, General Salary in Maryland

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Maryland nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $40,190 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.32
10th percentile $31,230
90th percentile $58,410
Employed locally 1,410
National median $43,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,230
    25th
    $34,210
    50th (median)
    $40,190
    75th
    $47,650
    90th
    $58,410

    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

    Related occupations in Maryland

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $43,860
    Customer Service Representatives $36,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,860
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,600
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,820
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $31,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Office Clerks, General in Maryland is $19.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Office Clerks, General salary in Maryland is 7.9% 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 Maryland?

    Entry-level Office Clerks, General (10th percentile) earn around $31,230 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,210.