Office Clerks, General pay in Joplin

In Joplin (MO), the median pay for office clerks, general is $18.35 an hour ($38,170 a year). About 1,460 people work in this job there.

$18.35Median hourly pay
$32,510–$47,100Middle half of workers, yearly
1,460People in this job in Joplin (MO)

That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($45,010). It is 10% lower than the Missouri median ($42,370).

Pay range for office clerks, general in Joplin (MO)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$13.75$28,600
25% of workers$15.63$32,510
Half of workers (median)$18.35$38,170
75% of workers$22.65$47,100
90% of workers$27.65$57,510

Office Clerks, General pay in Missouri metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Kansas City$45,64010,520
St. Louis$44,98022,540
Columbia$44,7302,330
St. Joseph$40,400820
Jefferson City$39,6401,600
Cape Girardeau$38,830850
Springfield$38,3204,370
Joplin (this page)$38,1701,460

Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for office clerks, general

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -6% over ten years, declining · about 249,000 openings a year (BLS)

Other job titles for this job

Health Unit CoordinatorDocument ProcessorField RepresentativeClerkBlood Donor Unit AssistantBoard AttendantLaundry ClerkFloor Space AllocatorAudit Control ClerkChart ClerkCredit Card ClerkField Clerk

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.