Office Clerks, General Salary in Southern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $41,860 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.13
10th percentile $28,490
90th percentile $60,520
Employed locally 2,730
National median $43,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,490
    25th
    $35,050
    50th (median)
    $41,860
    75th
    $49,440
    90th
    $60,520

    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 Southern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $38,900
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,370
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,550
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $44,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,790
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Office Clerks, General in Southern Michigan is $20.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Office Clerks, General salary in Southern Michigan is 4.1% 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 Southern Michigan?

    Entry-level Office Clerks, General (10th percentile) earn around $28,490 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,050.