Office Clerks, General, Denver

$53,990

Local median annual wage in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO. Middle half of earners roughly $47,990 to $65,100.

Local salary guide, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. Cost of living index (2024). Sources stay in methodology · disclaimer.

vs US median
+20.0%
US median
$45,010
Cost of living (105.8) Based on U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data. Scores over 100 mean a city is more expensive than the U.S. national average.
105.8
Local pay range The middle 50% of earners in this city make between these amounts, based on official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics surveys.
$47,990 to $65,100
Local jobs in field Approximate number of people working in this role locally, not a count of open positions.
16,320
Job code
43-9061

Office Clerks, General in Denver pay a median $53,990 (May 2025), 20% above the US median of $45,010. At local prices (index 105.8), that median buys about what $51,030 buys at US-average prices.

What that pay buys

$53,990 in Denver buys about what $51,030 buys at US-average prices (cost of living index 105.8, 2024). Housing & rent index is 146.9 vs overall 105.8 (US average = 100, 2024).

Office Clerks, General in nearby metros

Metro Median Local pay range Cost of living
Denver $53,990 $47,990 to $65,100 105.8
Portland $50,640 $43,650 to $60,100 105.4
San Francisco $52,000 $43,180 to $65,940 115.6
Tulsa $40,380 $32,130 to $48,550 89.2

Local salary guide May 2025 where published for the metro.

FAQ

What is the median salary for Office Clerks, General in Denver?
The median annual wage for Office Clerks, General in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO is $53,990 (May 2025 local salary guide).
How does Denver pay compare to the US median for Office Clerks, General?
Local median pay is 20% above the national median of $45,010.
How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
The cost of living index for Denver is 105.8 (US average = 100, 2024). The local median of $53,990 has about the same buying power as $51,030 at US-average prices.
How current is this data?
Wages use the local salary guide for May 2025. Price levels use the 2024 cost of living index. See methodology for source details.

What this covers

Includes

  • Cost of living index for everyday expenses (housing, groceries & goods, services)
  • Local salary guide: median pay, typical pay range, and jobs in the field where published
  • Target salary math so you keep the same standard of living after a move
  • Approximate single-filer state income tax take-home on compare pages (see rate sources on the page)

Does not include

  • Local city taxes, credits, filing-status variants, or tax advice
  • Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
  • Job openings. “Local jobs in field” is how many people work in the role, not hiring demand

Technical source names (RPP, OEWS) and formulas live on the methodology page.

Local pay figures and cost of living indexes come from official government surveys. See methodology and disclaimer.