Office Clerks, General Salary in Massachusetts

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

Median annual salary $49,680 +13.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.88
10th percentile $34,810
90th percentile $74,530
Employed locally 860
National median $43,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,810
    25th
    $40,520
    50th (median)
    $49,680
    75th
    $63,280
    90th
    $74,530

    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 Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$46,600
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$52,840
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$57,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$67,980
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$43,680
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$47,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Office Clerks, General in Massachusetts is $23.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Office Clerks, General salary in Massachusetts is 13.9% above 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 Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Office Clerks, General (10th percentile) earn around $34,810 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,520.