Office Clerks, General Salary in Southwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $44,150 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.22
10th percentile $29,140
90th percentile $62,000
Employed locally 2,180
National median $43,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,140
    25th
    $36,910
    50th (median)
    $44,150
    75th
    $50,500
    90th
    $62,000

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $43,450
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,620
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $65,020
    Tellers $38,730
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $45,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Office Clerks, General in Southwest Minnesota is $21.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Office Clerks, General salary in Southwest Minnesota is 1.2% above 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Office Clerks, General (10th percentile) earn around $29,140 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,910.