Pay, demand and where to work, from BLS data with the year on every table.
low → high: location quotient
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Office clerks, general (SOC 43-9061) employed 2,464,940 people in May 2025. The median pay is $45,010 a year ($21.64 an hour); the lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,310 and the highest-paid 10% more than $64,680. BLS projects its employment to change by -6.0% between 2025 and 2035 (about 249,000 openings a year including replacements). The typical way in: High school diploma or equivalent.
Highest median pay: District of Columbia ($55,040), Colorado ($53,550), Alaska ($51,890). Most jobs: California (311,490), Texas (218,470), Florida (189,700).
| Measure ⇅ | Annual ⇅ | Hourly equivalent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $30,310 | $14.57 |
| 25th percentile | $36,350 | $17.48 |
| Median | $45,010 | $21.64 |
| Mean | $46,420 | $22.32 |
| 75th percentile | $54,300 | $26.11 |
| 90th percentile (experienced) | $64,680 | $31.10 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
Hourly equivalents divide by 2,080 hours. Pay above $239,200 is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top code).
| Measure ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Jobs 2025 | 2,600,000 |
| Jobs 2035 (projected) | 2,443,700 |
| Change in jobs | -156,200 |
| Percent change | -6.0% |
| Openings a year (growth + replacements) | 249,000 |
| Self-employed share | 0.7% |
| Typical entry education | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Work experience in a related occupation | None |
| Typical on-the-job training | Short-term on-the-job training |
Licences and certifications are set by states and employers; the education shown is the usual entry requirement, not a legal one.
| State ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ | Yearly rent as % of median pay ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 13,130 | 0.39 | $31,200 | $20,770 | $47,940 | -31% | 41% |
| Alaska | 3,440 | 0.67 | $51,890 | $37,320 | $72,800 | +15% | 33% |
| Arizona | 52,710 | 1.03 | $46,420 | $34,650 | $65,880 | +3% | 43% |
| Arkansas | 29,940 | 1.45 | $37,050 | $25,400 | $55,050 | -18% | 32% |
| California | 311,490 | 1.08 | $48,460 | $36,190 | $73,220 | +8% | 52% |
| Colorado | 31,770 | 0.70 | $53,550 | $38,160 | $78,930 | +19% | 41% |
| Connecticut | 23,190 | 0.86 | $48,280 | $35,570 | $66,790 | +7% | 39% |
| Delaware | 7,230 | 0.94 | $42,740 | $31,200 | $59,550 | -5% | 43% |
| District of Columbia | 5,670 | 0.51 | $55,040 | $39,350 | $75,960 | +22% | 42% |
| Florida | 189,700 | 1.21 | $44,450 | $30,880 | $65,110 | -1% | 49% |
| Georgia | 75,390 | 0.97 | $40,590 | $27,770 | $58,510 | -10% | 45% |
| Hawaii | 12,930 | 1.30 | $42,340 | $31,050 | $62,040 | -6% | 55% |
| Idaho | 20,790 | 1.53 | $44,830 | $29,530 | $63,190 | -0% | 37% |
| Illinois | 95,980 | 0.99 | $45,730 | $31,560 | $68,490 | +2% | 35% |
| Indiana | 58,480 | 1.15 | $44,520 | $28,510 | $63,920 | -1% | 30% |
| Iowa | 23,120 | 0.94 | $44,310 | $29,660 | $61,410 | -2% | 27% |
| Kansas | 2,130 | 0.09 | $32,370 | $20,340 | $60,170 | -28% | 40% |
| Kentucky | 29,750 | 0.94 | $37,870 | $22,640 | $56,750 | -16% | 32% |
| Louisiana | 31,790 | 1.04 | $32,480 | $20,920 | $49,520 | -28% | 39% |
| Maine | 11,260 | 1.11 | $45,300 | $34,430 | $60,010 | +1% | 32% |
| Maryland | 27,290 | 0.62 | $47,270 | $33,650 | $72,800 | +5% | 44% |
| Massachusetts | 47,940 | 0.83 | $49,940 | $35,750 | $69,770 | +11% | 44% |
| Michigan | 88,030 | 1.26 | $44,820 | $30,880 | $62,090 | -0% | 31% |
| Minnesota | 55,530 | 1.19 | $47,840 | $33,710 | $66,170 | +6% | 32% |
| Mississippi | 17,600 | 0.95 | $34,900 | $21,410 | $52,780 | -22% | 34% |
| Missouri | 56,050 | 1.20 | $42,370 | $29,900 | $62,710 | -6% | 30% |
| Montana | 10,390 | 1.28 | $46,480 | $32,200 | $65,090 | +3% | 30% |
| Nebraska | 10,000 | 0.62 | $37,820 | $28,430 | $51,930 | -16% | 35% |
| Nevada | 20,430 | 0.83 | $45,460 | $29,640 | $64,760 | +1% | 45% |
| New Hampshire | 12,740 | 1.18 | $49,020 | $32,550 | $71,470 | +9% | 38% |
| New Jersey | 65,130 | 0.96 | $48,570 | $34,810 | $71,230 | +8% | 44% |
| New Mexico | 11,880 | 0.86 | $37,130 | $27,750 | $52,000 | -18% | 36% |
| New York | 134,280 | 0.87 | $45,890 | $34,270 | $64,800 | +2% | 43% |
| North Carolina | 67,930 | 0.87 | $41,770 | $27,660 | $60,170 | -7% | 38% |
| North Dakota | 8,440 | 1.24 | $50,160 | $33,590 | $74,740 | +11% | 23% |
| Ohio | 89,310 | 1.02 | $43,680 | $27,770 | $63,190 | -3% | 30% |
| Oklahoma | 31,870 | 1.18 | $37,240 | $21,960 | $57,990 | -17% | 34% |
| Oregon | 27,980 | 0.90 | $49,910 | $36,120 | $67,370 | +11% | 38% |
| Pennsylvania | 107,500 | 1.12 | $44,950 | $29,640 | $62,480 | -0% | 33% |
| Rhode Island | 7,700 | 0.97 | $47,830 | $34,050 | $66,930 | +6% | 36% |
| South Carolina | 42,250 | 1.16 | $36,840 | $19,570 | $56,430 | -18% | 41% |
| South Dakota | 1,720 | 0.24 | $38,560 | $28,390 | $51,080 | -14% | 31% |
| Tennessee | 49,880 | 0.96 | $38,860 | $26,780 | $58,570 | -14% | 40% |
| Texas | 218,470 | 0.98 | $39,000 | $24,570 | $61,190 | -13% | 45% |
| Utah | 36,470 | 1.33 | $44,060 | $28,600 | $65,320 | -2% | 43% |
| Vermont | 5,100 | 1.06 | $48,310 | $36,940 | $63,750 | +7% | 33% |
| Virginia | 66,550 | 1.02 | $46,410 | $31,710 | $66,110 | +3% | 43% |
| Washington | 49,050 | 0.87 | $50,500 | $38,600 | $73,140 | +12% | 43% |
| West Virginia | 9,430 | 0.85 | $35,020 | $24,160 | $51,010 | -22% | 30% |
| Wisconsin | 51,440 | 1.10 | $44,980 | $27,130 | $61,760 | -0% | 30% |
| Wyoming | 6,670 | 1.50 | $42,840 | $29,030 | $64,260 | -5% | 28% |
Location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in the state than in the nation. "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure. Rent uses the state median gross rent (ACS).
The 60 highest-paying metropolitan areas among those with at least 300 jobs in this occupation.
| Metropolitan area ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | 1,510 | $59,840 | $41,010 | $83,510 | 0.49 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 13,470 | $58,840 | $41,690 | $83,580 | 0.75 |
| Greeley, CO | 1,570 | $56,030 | $38,420 | $74,710 | 0.83 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | 2,030 | $55,960 | $37,450 | $75,480 | 0.76 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | 3,630 | $55,620 | $38,320 | $79,510 | 1.14 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 16,320 | $53,990 | $40,760 | $79,040 | 0.64 |
| Anchorage, AK | 1,920 | $53,550 | $38,390 | $72,820 | 0.69 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 27,460 | $53,290 | $41,000 | $77,520 | 0.83 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | 1,400 | $52,190 | $38,460 | $66,310 | 1.35 |
| Napa, CA | 1,230 | $52,000 | $39,140 | $77,110 | 1.00 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 37,590 | $52,000 | $39,880 | $79,740 | 1.00 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 39,410 | $51,880 | $36,230 | $76,240 | 0.79 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | 3,350 | $51,780 | $38,060 | $74,420 | 1.03 |
| Grand Junction, CO | 890 | $51,680 | $35,910 | $72,270 | 0.84 |
| Bozeman, MT | 1,390 | $50,800 | $35,770 | $72,280 | 1.21 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 34,480 | $50,710 | $36,030 | $71,770 | 0.80 |
| Pueblo, CO | 660 | $50,670 | $35,460 | $77,590 | 0.67 |
| Salem, OR | 3,160 | $50,650 | $36,910 | $63,630 | 1.06 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 15,920 | $50,640 | $37,440 | $70,310 | 0.83 |
| Bismarck, ND | 1,470 | $50,400 | $30,280 | $73,380 | 1.30 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | 720 | $50,170 | $38,420 | $69,010 | 0.86 |
| Minot, ND | 660 | $50,160 | $34,820 | $73,900 | 1.24 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 28,470 | $49,920 | $36,410 | $64,000 | 1.17 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 4,110 | $49,860 | $36,620 | $77,330 | 0.82 |
| Vallejo, CA | 2,530 | $49,780 | $37,620 | $72,860 | 1.11 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | 1,760 | $49,700 | $35,840 | $71,980 | 1.18 |
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | 3,400 | $49,570 | $33,910 | $72,470 | 1.08 |
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | 1,720 | $49,520 | $37,300 | $63,500 | 0.90 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | 1,930 | $49,470 | $37,980 | $71,610 | 0.94 |
| Bellingham, WA | 1,350 | $49,460 | $37,950 | $69,330 | 0.93 |
| Fairbanks-College, AK | 430 | $49,410 | $26,430 | $68,850 | 0.75 |
| Reno, NV | 3,550 | $49,230 | $33,270 | $69,120 | 0.81 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | 5,110 | $49,100 | $36,120 | $70,130 | 0.80 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | 2,590 | $49,060 | $34,720 | $69,060 | 1.10 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | 21,340 | $48,940 | $37,370 | $72,550 | 1.25 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | 1,180 | $48,820 | $38,460 | $65,000 | 0.79 |
| Rochester, MN | 1,690 | $48,810 | $36,070 | $66,420 | 0.87 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | 2,180 | $48,800 | $33,360 | $63,340 | 1.30 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 35,610 | $48,790 | $34,780 | $69,980 | 1.15 |
| Carson City, NV | 510 | $48,750 | $29,890 | $70,140 | 1.01 |
| Medford, OR | 1,460 | $48,730 | $36,070 | $63,640 | 1.03 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | 2,770 | $48,730 | $35,810 | $70,340 | 0.73 |
| Corvallis, OR | 490 | $48,680 | $35,030 | $63,840 | 0.79 |
| Grants Pass, OR | 390 | $48,680 | $35,970 | $64,830 | 0.81 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | 1,580 | $48,600 | $34,920 | $66,790 | 0.79 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | 920 | $48,570 | $33,860 | $66,980 | 1.11 |
| New Haven, CT | 4,000 | $48,520 | $35,990 | $65,450 | 0.90 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | 4,900 | $48,500 | $35,680 | $64,990 | 1.07 |
| Bend, OR | 1,990 | $48,420 | $33,340 | $63,900 | 1.16 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | 5,750 | $48,370 | $35,530 | $71,620 | 1.12 |
| Albany, OR | 690 | $48,360 | $35,790 | $63,630 | 0.92 |
| Salinas, CA | 2,790 | $48,340 | $36,140 | $68,940 | 0.95 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | 2,230 | $48,320 | $35,360 | $64,260 | 0.89 |
| Walla Walla, WA | 440 | $48,310 | $37,010 | $59,070 | 1.07 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | 8,350 | $48,170 | $35,350 | $64,890 | 0.88 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | 590 | $48,170 | $37,040 | $65,350 | 0.91 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 112,270 | $48,100 | $36,120 | $70,740 | 1.13 |
| Vineland, NJ | 980 | $48,030 | $33,210 | $64,360 | 1.00 |
| Springfield, IL | 2,310 | $47,990 | $31,400 | $64,790 | 1.44 |
| Mankato, MN | 1,080 | $47,890 | $33,320 | $64,110 | 1.21 |
The median is $45,010 a year ($21.64 an hour); the lowest-paid tenth earn under $30,310 and the highest-paid tenth over $64,680 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
2,464,940 in May 2025, and BLS projects -6.0% growth to 2035.
The typical entry education is: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS).
District of Columbia, with a median of $55,040 (among states with published figures).