Office Clerks, General Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $44,280 +1.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.29
10th percentile $35,910
90th percentile $60,770
Employed locally 1,420
National median $43,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,910
    25th
    $38,990
    50th (median)
    $44,280
    75th
    $51,410
    90th
    $60,770

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $53,640
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $51,270
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $50,230
    Washington $49,920
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $48,630
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $48,530

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $51,050
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $52,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,500
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $40,530
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $42,430
    Customer Service Representatives $47,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Office Clerks, General in Yakima, WA is $21.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Office Clerks, General salary in Yakima, WA is 1.5% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Office Clerks, General (10th percentile) earn around $35,910 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,990.