Oregon Median
$49,910
per year
Hourly Rate
$24.00
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+11% vs US median
US median $45,010
State Rank
#7 of 51
27,980 employed here
How much does an Office Clerk, General make in Oregon?
Office Clerks, General in Oregon take home a median of $49,910 annually — roughly $24.00 an hour — which runs 11% above the national median of $45,010.
Within Oregon, entry-level pay starts around $36,120 while the top 10% make $67,370 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $42,340 and $58,790 a year.
Office Clerk, General salary range in Oregon
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $36,120 | $17.37 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $42,340 | $20.36 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $49,910 | $24.00 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $58,790 | $28.26 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $67,370 | $32.39 |
|
How Oregon compares
Oregon ranks 7th 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 $49,940New Hampshire $49,020New Jersey $48,570California $48,460Vermont $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 Oregon
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 Oregon pay ($49,910) 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 Oregon?
The median Office Clerk, General salary in Oregon is $49,910 per year, or about $24.00 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $36,120 at the entry level to $67,370 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Oregon pay compare to the national average?
Oregon pays Office Clerks, General about 11% more than the national median of $45,010. Oregon ranks 7th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Oregon a good state for Office Clerks, General?
Yes on pay — Oregon pays above the national median for this occupation, at $49,910 a year. About 27,980 Office Clerks, General are employed in Oregon. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Oregon?
The highest-paying occupations in Oregon include Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($395,340), Physician, All Other ($347,180), Chief Executive ($341,630), 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.