Office Clerks, General Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $44,990 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.63
10th percentile $34,600
90th percentile $61,100
Employed locally 4,400
National median $43,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,600
    25th
    $39,320
    50th (median)
    $44,990
    75th
    $51,230
    90th
    $61,100

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Office Clerks, General salary vs area income 51% Median Office Clerks, General salary is 49% 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
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $52,470
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $51,030
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $50,950
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $49,680
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $48,310
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $48,230

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$51,720
    Customer Service Representatives$46,150
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$49,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$67,230
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$45,940
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$42,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Office Clerks, General in Portland, ME is $21.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Office Clerks, General salary in Portland, ME is 3.1% above 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Office Clerks, General (10th percentile) earn around $34,600 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,320.