How much does an office clerk make in Mississippi?
$34,900a year
Median yearly pay for office clerks in Mississippi. That is $16.78 an hour or $2,908 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.78
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 17,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,410Median: $34,900Highest 10%: $52,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,410 | $10.29 | |
| 25th | $27,520 | $13.23 | |
| Median | $34,900 | $16.78 | |
| 75th | $42,800 | $20.58 | |
| 90th | $52,780 | $25.38 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $38,610 |
| Gulfport, MS | $36,710 |
| Jackson, MS | $35,910 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $35,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for office clerks.
| 45. Arkansas | $37,050 |
| 46. South Carolina | $36,840 |
| 47. West Virginia | $35,020 |
| 48. Mississippi | $34,900 |
| 49. Louisiana | $32,480 |
| 50. Kansas | $32,370 |
| 51. Alabama | $31,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an office clerk make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $16.78 ($34,900 a year).
Do office clerks make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $34,900 against $45,010 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for office clerk pay?
Mississippi ranks 48 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays office clerks the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $38,610 a year.
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.