Office Clerks, General Salary in Southwest New York

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

Median annual salary $38,900 -10.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.70
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $60,460
Employed locally 2,710
National median $43,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $32,710
    50th (median)
    $38,900
    75th
    $48,130
    90th
    $60,460

    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 New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,650
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,360
    Customer Service Representatives $40,230
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $37,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,930
    Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $37,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Office Clerks, General in Southwest New York is $18.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Office Clerks, General salary in Southwest New York is 10.8% 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 Southwest New York?

    Entry-level Office Clerks, General (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Southwest New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,710.