How much does an office clerk make in New Jersey?
$48,570a year
Median yearly pay for office clerks in New Jersey. That is $23.35 an hour or $4,048 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.35
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 65,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,810Median: $48,570Highest 10%: $71,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,810 | $16.74 | |
| 25th | $39,510 | $19.00 | |
| Median | $48,570 | $23.35 | |
| 75th | $59,190 | $28.46 | |
| 90th | $71,230 | $34.25 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Trenton, NJ | $48,730 |
| Vineland, NJ | $48,030 |
| New York, NY | $47,670 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $47,060 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $45,970 |
| Allentown, PA | $45,190 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for office clerks.
| 6. Massachusetts | $49,940 |
| 7. Oregon | $49,910 |
| 8. New Hampshire | $49,020 |
| 9. New Jersey | $48,570 |
| 10. California | $48,460 |
| 11. Vermont | $48,310 |
| 12. Connecticut | $48,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an office clerk make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $23.35 ($48,570 a year).
Do office clerks make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $48,570 against $45,010 nationally, 8% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for office clerk pay?
New Jersey ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays office clerks the most?
Trenton-Princeton, NJ, with a median of $48,730 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.