Office Clerks, General Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$43,630
↑ 60.5% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Office Clerks, General — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Office Clerks, General — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 60.5% since 2011 ($27,190 → $43,630)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $43,630
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.8% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +9%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $43,630 | +7.8% |
| 2023 | $40,480 | +6.4% |
| 2022 | $38,040 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | $37,030 | +4.8% |
| 2020 | $35,330 | +3.8% |
| 2019 | $34,040 | +4.0% |
| 2018 | $32,730 | +3.9% |
| 2017 | $31,500 | +3.0% |
| 2016 | $30,580 | +3.4% |
| 2015 | $29,580 | +3.2% |
| 2014 | $28,670 | +2.2% |
| 2013 | $28,050 | +2.1% |
| 2012 | $27,470 | +1.0% |
| 2011 | $27,190 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.