California Median
$48,460
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.30
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+8% vs US median
US median $45,010
State Rank
#10 of 51
311,490 employed here
How much does an Office Clerk, General make in California?
Office Clerks, General in California take home a median of $48,460 annually — roughly $23.30 an hour — which runs 8% above the national median of $45,010.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $36,190 while the top 10% make $73,220 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $40,430 and $60,110 a year.
Office Clerk, General salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $36,190 | $17.40 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $40,430 | $19.44 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $48,460 | $23.30 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $60,110 | $28.90 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $73,220 | $35.20 |
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How California compares
California ranks 10th out of 51 states and territories for Office Clerk, General pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Office Clerk, General salary in other states
District of Columbia $55,040Colorado $53,550Alaska $51,890Washington $50,500North Dakota $50,160Massachusetts $49,940Oregon $49,910New Hampshire $49,020New Jersey $48,570Vermont $48,310Connecticut $48,280Minnesota $47,840Rhode Island $47,830Maryland $47,270Montana $46,480Arizona $46,420Virginia $46,410New York $45,890Illinois $45,730Nevada $45,460Maine $45,300Wisconsin $44,980Pennsylvania $44,950Idaho $44,830Michigan $44,820Indiana $44,520Florida $44,450Iowa $44,310Utah $44,060Ohio $43,680Wyoming $42,840Delaware $42,740Missouri $42,370Hawaii $42,340North Carolina $41,770Georgia $40,590Texas $39,000Tennessee $38,860South Dakota $38,560Kentucky $37,870Nebraska $37,820Oklahoma $37,240New Mexico $37,130Arkansas $37,050South Carolina $36,840West Virginia $35,020Mississippi $34,900Louisiana $32,480Kansas $32,370Alabama $31,200
Working as an Office Clerk, General in California
Nationally, about 2,465,000 people work as Office Clerks, General in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($48,460) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an Office Clerk, General make in California?
The median Office Clerk, General salary in California is $48,460 per year, or about $23.30 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $36,190 at the entry level to $73,220 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Office Clerks, General about 8% more than the national median of $45,010. California ranks 10th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Office Clerks, General?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $48,460 a year. About 311,490 Office Clerks, General are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.