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Office Clerks, General Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Office Clerks, General make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$48,460
Median Annual Salary
▲
+1.1% vs 2024
$51,880
Mean Salary
$48,460
Median Salary
$23.30
Hourly Rate
311,490 people work as Office Clerks, General in California
Office Clerks, General salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Office Clerks, General in California earn a median salary of $48,460 per year ($4,038/month).
This is 10.9% above the national average of $43,683.
California ranks #10 out of 51 states for Office Clerks, General pay.
Approximately 311,490 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 1.1% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Office Clerks, General
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.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension
3.75
Active Listening
3.75
Speaking
3.62
Writing
3.12
Critical Thinking
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Administrative
4.19
English Language
3.81
Customer and Personal Service
3.44
Administration and Management
3.01
Computers and Electronics
2.89
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(40.6% of workers)
Salary Range: Office Clerks, General in California
Salaries for Office Clerks, General in California range from $36,190 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $73,220 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $40,430 and $60,110.
Median $48,460
P10: $36,190P25: $40,430P75: $60,110P90: $73,220
10th
$36,190
25th
$40,430
Median
$48,460
75th
$60,110
90th
$73,220
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$36,190
$17.40
$3,015
25th Percentile
$40,430
$19.44
$3,369
Median (50th)
$48,460
$23.30
$4,038
75th Percentile
$60,110
$28.90
$5,009
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$73,220
$35.20
$6,101
Note: The mean (average) salary of $51,880 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Office Clerks, General make in California?
The median annual salary for Office Clerks, General in California is $48,460 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $51,880.
What is the salary range for a Office Clerks, General in California?
Salaries for Office Clerks, General in California range from $36,190 at the 10th percentile to $73,220 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $40,430 and $60,110.
What is the starting salary for a Office Clerks, General in California?
Entry-level Office Clerks, General positions in California typically start around $36,190 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $40,430 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Office Clerks, General in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 311,490 people are employed as Office Clerks, General in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Office Clerks, General in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Office Clerks, General in California is approximately $23.30 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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