How much does an office clerk make in Washington?
$51,880a year
Median yearly pay for office clerks in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $24.94 an hour or $4,323 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.94
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 39,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,230Median: $51,880Highest 10%: $76,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,230 | $17.42 | |
| 25th | $43,770 | $21.04 | |
| Median | $51,880 | $24.94 | |
| 75th | $62,940 | $30.26 | |
| 90th | $76,240 | $36.65 |
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Median yearly pay for office clerks.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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How much does an office clerk make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $24.94 ($51,880 a year).
Do office clerks make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $51,880 against $45,010 nationally, 15% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $55,040, so Washington pays 6% less.
Where does Washington rank for office clerk pay?
12 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does an office clerk make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,240 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.