Perform duties too varied and diverse to be classified in any specific office clerical occupation, requiring knowledge of office systems and procedures. Clerical duties may be assigned in accordance with the office procedures of individual establishments and may include a combination of answering telephones, bookkeeping, typing or word processing, office machine operation, and filing.
Annual wage data for Office Clerks, General (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
2,510,550
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $29,120. 25th percentile: U.S. $35,350. 50th percentile: U.S. $43,630. 75th percentile: U.S. $52,560. 90th percentile: U.S. $63,840. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $29,120 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $63,840 |
| Workers on average earn | $45,470 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
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