Office Clerks, General Salary in Northern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $40,140 -8% vs national
Median hourly $19.30
10th percentile $28,950
90th percentile $61,010
Employed locally 2,590
National median $43,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,950
    25th
    $34,910
    50th (median)
    $40,140
    75th
    $48,960
    90th
    $61,010

    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 Northern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,890
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $41,270
    Customer Service Representatives $39,510
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $55,050
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $40,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Office Clerks, General in Northern Michigan is $19.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Office Clerks, General salary in Northern Michigan is 8% 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 Northern Michigan?

    Entry-level Office Clerks, General (10th percentile) earn around $28,950 per year in Northern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,910.