Office Clerks, General Salary in South Illinois

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

Median annual salary $40,770 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.60
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $62,390
Employed locally 2,940
National median $43,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $31,870
    50th (median)
    $40,770
    75th
    $49,950
    90th
    $62,390

    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 South Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $36,850
    Customer Service Representatives $38,430
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,780
    Tellers $36,630
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $56,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Office Clerks, General in South Illinois is $19.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Office Clerks, General salary in South Illinois is 6.6% 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 South Illinois?

    Entry-level Office Clerks, General (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,870.