How much does an office clerk make in Trenton?
$48,730a year
Median yearly pay for office clerks in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area. That is $23.43 an hour or $4,061 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.43
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 42 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 2,770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,810Median: $48,730Highest 10%: $70,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,810 | $17.22 | |
| 25th | $42,100 | $20.24 | |
| Median | $48,730 | $23.43 | |
| 75th | $59,810 | $28.75 | |
| 90th | $70,340 | $33.82 |
Other cities in New Jersey
Median yearly pay for office clerks.
| Vineland, NJ | $48,030 |
| New York, NY | $47,670 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $47,060 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $45,970 |
| Allentown, PA | $45,190 |
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Salaries for every job in Trenton, NJFrequently asked questions
How much does an office clerk make an hour in Trenton?
The median hourly pay in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area is $23.43 ($48,730 a year).
Do office clerks make more in Trenton than the national average?
Yes: $48,730 against $45,010 nationally, 8% more.
How does Trenton compare with the rest of New Jersey?
The median in New Jersey is $48,570, so Trenton pays 0% more.
Where does Trenton rank for office clerk pay?
42 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does an office clerk make starting out in Trenton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,340 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.