📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Office Clerk Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · High Demand

Average
$36,366
per year
Median
$33,516
per year
Hourly
$17.48
per hour
🏛️ Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$25,441
25th Percentile — Junior$31,141
50th Percentile — Median$33,516
75th Percentile — Senior$43,966
90th Percentile — Top Earners$48,315
💡 Top-earning Office Clerks in Texas make up to $48,315 per year. The job market in Texas is rated strong, with key industries including Energy, Technology, Healthcare.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$33.8k
2021
$34.3k
2022
$34.8k
2023
$35.3k
2024
$35.8k
2025
$36.4k
2026
📈 Office Clerk salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 1.5% annual growth. The strong demand in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Office Clerk Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $35,275 -3.0% High
San Antonio $32,729 -10.0% High
Dallas $36,002 -1.0% High
Austin $39,275 +8.0% High
Fort Worth $34,911 -4.0% High
El Paso $29,820 -18.0% High
Arlington $35,275 -3.0% High
Corpus Christi $31,638 -13.0% High
Plano $37,093 +2.0% High
Laredo $29,093 -20.0% High
Lubbock $29,820 -18.0% High
Garland $34,548 -5.0% High
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Office Clerk Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Office Clerks. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $36,366 per year, Texas's Office Clerk salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in Texas (index: 0.95) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in Texas can expect to earn $25,441–$31,141, while experienced Office Clerks can command $43,966–$48,315.

Looking ahead, the Office Clerk profession in Texas is projected to grow at 1.5% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Energy continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Office Clerk salary in Texas is $36,366 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $38,280.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Office Clerks the highest wages in Texas due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • Texas has a strong job market with major industries in Energy, Technology, Healthcare. This makes it one of the better states for Office Clerk employment.
  • At $36,366/year, Texas Office Clerk salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $38,280/year.