Office Clerks, General Salary in Southwest Missouri

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

Median annual salary $37,060 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.82
10th percentile $26,310
90th percentile $57,620
Employed locally 1,650
National median $43,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,310
    25th
    $30,050
    50th (median)
    $37,060
    75th
    $45,760
    90th
    $57,620

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $36,880
    Customer Service Representatives $35,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $47,730
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $41,050
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $30,220
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $33,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Office Clerks, General in Southwest Missouri is $17.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Office Clerks, General salary in Southwest Missouri is 15.1% 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 Southwest Missouri?

    Entry-level Office Clerks, General (10th percentile) earn around $26,310 per year in Southwest Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,050.