How much does an office clerk make in New York?
$45,890a year
Median yearly pay for office clerks in New York. That is $22.06 an hour or $3,824 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.06
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 134,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,270Median: $45,890Highest 10%: $64,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,270 | $16.48 | |
| 25th | $36,840 | $17.71 | |
| Median | $45,890 | $22.06 | |
| 75th | $54,280 | $26.10 | |
| 90th | $64,800 | $31.15 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $47,670 |
| Buffalo, NY | $46,040 |
| Albany, NY | $46,010 |
| Syracuse, NY | $45,060 |
| Kingston, NY | $44,850 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $43,920 |
| Binghamton, NY | $42,830 |
| Rochester, NY | $42,230 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $42,020 |
| Elmira, NY | $40,930 |
| Watertown, NY | $40,820 |
| Utica, NY | $38,160 |
| Ithaca, NY | $37,380 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for office clerks.
| 16. Montana | $46,480 |
| 17. Arizona | $46,420 |
| 18. Virginia | $46,410 |
| 19. New York | $45,890 |
| 20. Illinois | $45,730 |
| 21. Nevada | $45,460 |
| 22. Maine | $45,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an office clerk make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $22.06 ($45,890 a year).
Do office clerks make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $45,890 against $45,010 nationally, 2% more.
Where does New York rank for office clerk pay?
New York ranks 19 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays office clerks the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $47,670 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.