U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsAll information and record clerks not listed separately.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200,410 | 1.8 % | $18.00 | $37,450 | 0.6 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $11.08 | $13.91 | $17.80 | $21.68 | $25.20 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $23,040 | $28,920 | $37,010 | $45,090 | $52,420 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 85,680 | 4.21 | $19.33 | $40,210 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 13,090 | 0.23 | $15.29 | $31,810 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 7,590 | 0.27 | $16.52 | $34,350 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 7,450 | 0.14 | $16.80 | $34,940 |
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 6,290 | 0.07 | $16.29 | $33,890 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 85,680 | 4.21 | $19.33 | $40,210 |
| Activities Related to Credit Intermediation | 1,620 | 0.62 | $18.96 | $39,440 |
| Technical and Trade Schools | 770 | 0.50 | $17.37 | $36,130 |
| Nondepository Credit Intermediation | 2,500 | 0.44 | $18.77 | $39,030 |
| Junior Colleges | 3,220 | 0.42 | $18.28 | $38,030 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Service | 350 | 0.05 | $26.08 | $54,240 |
| Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | 50 | 0.03 | $24.17 | $50,270 |
| Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing | 190 | 0.07 | $23.68 | $49,250 |
| Wired Telecommunications Carriers | 800 | 0.13 | $22.31 | $46,410 |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | 160 | 0.04 | $22.15 | $46,080 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 26,480 | 1.89 | 1.20 | $18.94 | $39,390 |
| Texas | 19,380 | 1.92 | 1.22 | $17.63 | $36,680 |
| Florida | 15,920 | 2.24 | 1.42 | $16.81 | $34,970 |
| New York | 8,150 | 0.98 | 0.62 | $19.43 | $40,420 |
| Virginia | 7,030 | 1.99 | 1.27 | $19.43 | $40,400 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 6,530 | 10.22 | 6.48 | $21.84 | $45,420 |
| Alaska | 1,170 | 3.81 | 2.41 | $18.44 | $38,350 |
| Oregon | 5,820 | 3.71 | 2.35 | $14.72 | $30,620 |
| Colorado | 6,640 | 3.08 | 1.95 | $18.38 | $38,230 |
| Maryland | 6,300 | 2.56 | 1.62 | $20.22 | $42,060 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 6,530 | 10.22 | 6.48 | $21.84 | $45,420 |
| Connecticut | 1,350 | 0.84 | 0.53 | $20.87 | $43,410 |
| Maryland | 6,300 | 2.56 | 1.62 | $20.22 | $42,060 |
| Delaware | 280 | 0.69 | 0.44 | $19.75 | $41,080 |
| New Jersey | 6,760 | 1.79 | 1.14 | $19.45 | $40,460 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 10,120 | 4.42 | 2.80 | $21.69 | $45,110 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 6,310 | 1.65 | 1.05 | $18.51 | $38,510 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 5,220 | 1.05 | 0.67 | $20.36 | $42,350 |
| Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL Metropolitan Division | 4,410 | 4.60 | 2.92 | $17.24 | $35,860 |
| Denver-Aurora, CO | 4,160 | 3.51 | 2.23 | $18.73 | $38,950 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 4,030 | 1.14 | 0.72 | $18.29 | $38,040 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA | 3,300 | 3.43 | 2.18 | $15.91 | $33,080 |
| Bethesda-Frederick-Gaithersburg, MD Metropolitan Division | 2,910 | 5.27 | 3.34 | $20.52 | $42,680 |
| San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA | 2,760 | 2.23 | 1.41 | $18.15 | $37,750 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 2,700 | 1.61 | 1.02 | $17.93 | $37,290 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood, TX | 780 | 6.29 | 3.99 | $17.23 | $35,830 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | 460 | 6.15 | 3.90 | $16.35 | $34,010 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | 250 | 5.68 | 3.60 | $18.86 | $39,230 |
| Warner Robins, GA | 320 | 5.58 | 3.54 | $19.81 | $41,210 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | 500 | 5.40 | 3.42 | $17.91 | $37,250 |
| Ogden-Clearfield, UT | 1,000 | 5.27 | 3.34 | $16.60 | $34,520 |
| Bethesda-Frederick-Gaithersburg, MD Metropolitan Division | 2,910 | 5.27 | 3.34 | $20.52 | $42,680 |
| Fairbanks, AK | 180 | 5.25 | 3.33 | $17.73 | $36,890 |
| Lawton, OK | 200 | 4.88 | 3.09 | $18.49 | $38,460 |
| Fresno, CA | 1,490 | 4.78 | 3.03 | $16.10 | $33,490 |