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Office Clerks, General Salary in New Jersey
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Office Clerks, General make in New Jersey?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$48,570
Median Annual Salary
▲
+1.2% vs 2024
$51,060
Mean Salary
$48,570
Median Salary
$23.35
Hourly Rate
65,130 people work as Office Clerks, General in New Jersey
Office Clerks, General salary by percentile in New Jersey
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Office Clerks, General in New Jersey earn a median salary of $48,570 per year ($4,047/month).
This is 11.2% above the national average of $43,683.
New Jersey ranks #9 out of 51 states for Office Clerks, General pay.
Approximately 65,130 people work in this occupation across New Jersey.
Salaries increased by 1.2% 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 New Jersey
Salaries for Office Clerks, General in New Jersey range from $34,810 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $71,230 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $39,510 and $59,190.
Median $48,570
P10: $34,810P25: $39,510P75: $59,190P90: $71,230
10th
$34,810
25th
$39,510
Median
$48,570
75th
$59,190
90th
$71,230
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$34,810
$16.74
$2,900
25th Percentile
$39,510
$19.00
$3,292
Median (50th)
$48,570
$23.35
$4,047
75th Percentile
$59,190
$28.46
$4,932
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$71,230
$34.25
$5,935
Note: The mean (average) salary of $51,060 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Office Clerks, General make in New Jersey?
The median annual salary for Office Clerks, General in New Jersey is $48,570 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $51,060.
What is the salary range for a Office Clerks, General in New Jersey?
Salaries for Office Clerks, General in New Jersey range from $34,810 at the 10th percentile to $71,230 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $39,510 and $59,190.
What is the starting salary for a Office Clerks, General in New Jersey?
Entry-level Office Clerks, General positions in New Jersey typically start around $34,810 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $39,510 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Office Clerks, General in New Jersey?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 65,130 people are employed as Office Clerks, General in New Jersey.
What is the hourly rate for a Office Clerks, General in New Jersey?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Office Clerks, General in New Jersey is approximately $23.35 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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