Office Clerks, General Salary in Parkersburg, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

Median annual salary $31,660 -27.4% vs national
Median hourly $15.22
10th percentile $22,720
90th percentile $41,130
Employed locally 520
National median $43,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,720
    25th
    $27,040
    50th (median)
    $31,660
    75th
    $36,170
    90th
    $41,130

    Parkersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,029 2023 • Census ACS
    Office Clerks, General salary vs area income 57% Median Office Clerks, General salary is 43% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $51,270
    Winchester, VA-WV $41,370
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $39,450
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $36,460
    Morgantown, WV $35,910
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $35,570

    Related occupations in Parkersburg, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $42,090
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,450
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $30,470
    Customer Service Representatives $34,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $51,130
    Tellers $30,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Office Clerks, General in Parkersburg, WV is $15.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Office Clerks, General salary in Parkersburg, WV is 27.4% 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 Parkersburg?

    Entry-level Office Clerks, General (10th percentile) earn around $22,720 per year in Parkersburg, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,040.