Office Clerk Salary in Washington, DC
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The median office clerk in the Washington area earns $51,880 a year ($24.94 an hour), 15% above the U.S. median ($45,010). Half of the 39,410 office clerks there earn between $43,770 and $62,940.
Median $51,880
10th: $36,23090th: $76,240
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,230 | $30,310 |
| 25th percentile | $43,770 | $36,350 |
| Median | $51,880 | $45,010 |
| 75th percentile | $62,940 | $54,300 |
| 90th percentile | $76,240 | $64,680 |
| Average | $54,400 | $46,420 |
| Jobs | 39,410 | 2,464,940 |
Washington, DC ranks 5th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for office clerk pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($58,840).
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- San Jose, CA: $58,840
- Denver, CO: $53,990
- Seattle, WA: $53,290
- San Francisco, CA: $52,000
- Boston, MA: $50,710
- Portland, OR: $50,640
- San Diego, CA: $49,920
- Sacramento, CA: $48,940
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Similar jobs in Washington, DC
- Customer Service Representative: $46,220
- Administrative Assistant: $53,660
- Office Manager: $76,400
- Bookkeeper: $59,290
- Medical Secretary: $48,280
- Receptionist: $41,240
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.