Office Clerks, General Salary in Montgomery, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Montgomery, AL

Median annual salary $31,550 -27.7% vs national
Median hourly $15.17
10th percentile $21,240
90th percentile $44,820
Employed locally 1,860
National median $43,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,240
    25th
    $27,260
    50th (median)
    $31,550
    75th
    $40,140
    90th
    $44,820

    Montgomery economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,746 2023 • Census ACS
    Office Clerks, General salary vs area income 50% Median Office Clerks, General salary is 50% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $58,920
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,330
    Alaska $51,400
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $51,270
    Vallejo, CA $50,100
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $49,860

    Related occupations in Montgomery, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,240
    Customer Service Representatives $36,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,290
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $41,600
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $36,620
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $29,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Office Clerks, General in Montgomery, AL is $15.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Office Clerks, General salary in Montgomery, AL is 27.7% 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 Montgomery?

    Entry-level Office Clerks, General (10th percentile) earn around $21,240 per year in Montgomery, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,260.