Office Clerks, General Salary in Southwest Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $28,080 -35.6% vs national
Median hourly $13.50
10th percentile $18,260
90th percentile $42,250
Employed locally 1,480
National median $43,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,260
    25th
    $22,030
    50th (median)
    $28,080
    75th
    $34,910
    90th
    $42,250

    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 Southwest Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$35,360
    Customer Service Representatives$34,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$47,940
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$39,740
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$28,420
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$47,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Office Clerks, General in Southwest Louisiana is $13.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Office Clerks, General salary in Southwest Louisiana is 35.6% 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 Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Office Clerks, General (10th percentile) earn around $18,260 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,030.