📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Office Clerks General Salary in California (2026)

California · 42.0% above national average · Very High Demand

Average
$60,606
per year
Median
$55,778
per year
Hourly
$29.14
per hour
📅 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$41,393
25th Percentile — Junior$52,015
50th Percentile — Median$55,778
75th Percentile — Senior$75,914
90th Percentile — Top Earners$84,498
💡 Top-earning Office Clerks Generals in California make up to $84,498 per year. The job market in California is rated very strong, with key industries including Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$51.0k
2021
$52.8k
2022
$54.7k
2023
$56.6k
2024
$58.6k
2025
$60.6k
2026
📈 Office Clerks General salaries in California have followed the national trend with 3.5% annual growth. The strong demand in California's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Office Clerks General Salary by City in California
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Los Angeles $93,939 +55.0% Very High
San Diego $89,697 +48.0% Very High
San Jose $104,242 +72.0% Very High
San Francisco $112,121 +85.0% Very High
Fresno $65,454 +8.0% Very High
Sacramento $73,939 +22.0% Very High
Long Beach $87,879 +45.0% Very High
Bakersfield $65,454 +8.0% Very High
Anaheim $86,061 +42.0% Very High
Santa Ana $84,848 +40.0% Very High
Riverside $77,576 +28.0% Very High
Stockton $71,515 +18.0% Very High
Irvine $93,939 +55.0% Very High
San Bernardino $71,515 +18.0% Very High
Modesto $67,879 +12.0% Very High
Fontana $73,939 +22.0% Very High
Moreno Valley $69,697 +15.0% Very High
Glendale $89,697 +48.0% Very High
Fremont $96,970 +60.0% Very High
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Office Clerks General Job Market in California
Key factors affecting compensation

California is home to a very strong job market for Office Clerks Generals. The state's key industries — Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $60,606 per year, California's Office Clerks General salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average.

The cost of living in California (index: 1.42) justifies the higher pay scale. Entry-level professionals in California can expect to earn $41,393–$52,015, while experienced Office Clerks Generals can command $75,914–$84,498.

Looking ahead, the Office Clerks General profession in California is projected to grow at 3.5% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Technology 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 Clerks General salary in California is $60,606 per year in 2026, which is 42.0% above the national average of $42,680.
  • San Francisco and San Jose typically pay Office Clerks Generals the highest wages in California due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • California has a very strong job market with major industries in Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture. This makes it one of the better states for Office Clerks General employment.
  • At $60,606/year, California Office Clerks General salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average of $42,680/year.