Office Clerks, General Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $36,880 -15.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.73
10th percentile $26,940
90th percentile $52,000
Employed locally 1,090
National median $43,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,940
    25th
    $27,730
    50th (median)
    $36,880
    75th
    $44,920
    90th
    $52,000

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Office Clerks, General salary vs area income 49% Median Office Clerks, General salary is 51% 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
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $48,230
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $47,190

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,600
    Customer Service Representatives $40,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $65,850
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $52,000
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $74,960
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $33,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Office Clerks, General in Santa Fe, NM is $17.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Office Clerks, General salary in Santa Fe, NM is 15.5% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Office Clerks, General (10th percentile) earn around $26,940 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,730.