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Office Clerks, General Salary in New York
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Office Clerks, General make in New York?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$45,890
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.8% vs 2024
$48,010
Mean Salary
$45,890
Median Salary
$22.06
Hourly Rate
134,280 people work as Office Clerks, General in New York
Office Clerks, General salary by percentile in New York
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Office Clerks, General in New York earn a median salary of $45,890 per year ($3,824/month).
This is 5.1% above the national average of $43,683.
New York ranks #19 out of 51 states for Office Clerks, General pay.
Approximately 134,280 people work in this occupation across New York.
Salaries increased by 2.8% 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)
Salaries for Office Clerks, General in New York range from $34,270 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $64,800 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $36,840 and $54,280.
Median $45,890
P10: $34,270P25: $36,840P75: $54,280P90: $64,800
10th
$34,270
25th
$36,840
Median
$45,890
75th
$54,280
90th
$64,800
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$34,270
$16.48
$2,855
25th Percentile
$36,840
$17.71
$3,070
Median (50th)
$45,890
$22.06
$3,824
75th Percentile
$54,280
$26.10
$4,523
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$64,800
$31.15
$5,400
Note: The mean (average) salary of $48,010 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Office Clerks, General make in New York?
The median annual salary for Office Clerks, General in New York is $45,890 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $48,010.
What is the salary range for a Office Clerks, General in New York?
Salaries for Office Clerks, General in New York range from $34,270 at the 10th percentile to $64,800 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $36,840 and $54,280.
What is the starting salary for a Office Clerks, General in New York?
Entry-level Office Clerks, General positions in New York typically start around $34,270 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $36,840 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Office Clerks, General in New York?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 134,280 people are employed as Office Clerks, General in New York.
What is the hourly rate for a Office Clerks, General in New York?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Office Clerks, General in New York is approximately $22.06 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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