Office Clerks, General Salary in Southeast Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,750 -15.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.67
10th percentile $27,450
90th percentile $57,300
Employed locally 3,600
National median $43,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,450
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $36,750
    75th
    $46,400
    90th
    $57,300

    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 Southeast Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $36,050
    Customer Service Representatives $37,120
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $38,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $50,960
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $31,560
    Tellers $31,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Office Clerks, General in Southeast Missouri is $17.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Office Clerks, General salary in Southeast Missouri is 15.8% 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 Southeast Missouri?

    Entry-level Office Clerks, General (10th percentile) earn around $27,450 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.