How much does an office clerk make in Columbia?
$44,730a year
Median yearly pay for office clerks in the Columbia, MO metro area. That is $21.50 an hour or $3,728 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.50
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 149 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 2,330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,580Median: $44,730Highest 10%: $64,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,580 | $14.22 | |
| 25th | $35,900 | $17.26 | |
| Median | $44,730 | $21.50 | |
| 75th | $56,430 | $27.13 | |
| 90th | $64,500 | $31.01 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for office clerks.
| Kansas City, MO | $45,640 |
| St. Louis, MO | $44,980 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $40,400 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $39,640 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $38,830 |
| Springfield, MO | $38,320 |
| Joplin, MO | $38,170 |
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Salaries for every job in Columbia, MOFrequently asked questions
How much does an office clerk make an hour in Columbia?
The median hourly pay in the Columbia, MO metro area is $21.50 ($44,730 a year).
Do office clerks make more in Columbia than the national average?
No: $44,730 against $45,010 nationally, 1% less.
How does Columbia compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $42,370, so Columbia pays 6% more.
Where does Columbia rank for office clerk pay?
149 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does an office clerk make starting out in Columbia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,500 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.