Office Clerks, General Salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,640 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.10
10th percentile $24,040
90th percentile $56,310
Employed locally 2,480
National median $43,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,040
    25th
    $30,680
    50th (median)
    $37,640
    75th
    $46,270
    90th
    $56,310

    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 Northeastern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,320
    Customer Service Representatives $37,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,640
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,140
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $33,560
    Tellers $37,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Office Clerks, General in Northeastern Pennsylvania is $18.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Office Clerks, General salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania is 13.7% 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Office Clerks, General (10th percentile) earn around $24,040 per year in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,680.