Office Clerks, General Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $43,830 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.07
10th percentile $32,870
90th percentile $63,230
Employed locally 8,990
National median $43,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,870
    25th
    $36,810
    50th (median)
    $43,830
    75th
    $50,070
    90th
    $63,230

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Office Clerks, General salary vs area income 65% Median Office Clerks, General salary is 35% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Office Clerks, General salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $47,440
    Flagstaff, AZ $46,550
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $45,270
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $42,490
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $42,230
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $39,450

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$37,960
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$44,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$58,870
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$36,440
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47,370
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$43,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Office Clerks, General in Tucson, AZ is $21.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Office Clerks, General salary in Tucson, AZ is 0.5% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Office Clerks, General (10th percentile) earn around $32,870 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,810.