Office Clerks, General Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $39,800 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.13
10th percentile $29,460
90th percentile $59,230
Employed locally 2,240
National median $43,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,460
    25th
    $32,750
    50th (median)
    $39,800
    75th
    $48,060
    90th
    $59,230

    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 Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,430
    Customer Service Representatives $40,000
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,400
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,500
    Tellers $36,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Office Clerks, General in Northwest Illinois is $19.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Office Clerks, General salary in Northwest Illinois is 8.8% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Office Clerks, General (10th percentile) earn around $29,460 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,750.