Office Clerks Salary in California
Office Clerks in California earn a median of $48,460 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,460
- vs. U.S. median
- +8% ($45,010)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 311,490
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,190; the top 10% earn over $73,220. Nationally the range is $30,310 to $64,680.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$55,400 median in California
- Correspondence Clerks$53,640 median in California
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$56,800 median in California
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$59,230 median in California
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$89,000 median in California
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$44,100 median in California
Office Clerks pay in California
How much do office clerks make in California?
The median is $48,460 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,190 and the top 10% earn over $73,220. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for office clerks?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 51 (+8% vs. the national median of $45,010). Living costs are not included.