2023 Data

Office Clerk Salary in Detroit, MI

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey

Median Annual Salary

$36,282

2.2% vs national

Hourly Rate

$17.44

/hour

Jobs in Area

1,492

employed

Salary Range$23,843 - $53,915
10th %Median90th %

Office Clerk Salary Range in Detroit, MI

Annual Salary Range

$36k

$24k

10th percentile

$31k

25th

$44k

75th

$54k

90th percentile

Salary Breakdown by Percentile

PercentileAnnual SalaryHourly Rate
10th Percentile (Entry Level)$23,843$11.46
25th Percentile$30,510$14.67
Median (50th Percentile)$36,282$17.44
75th Percentile$44,430$21.36
90th Percentile (Top Earners)$53,915$25.92
Average (Mean)$39,854$19.16

Frequently Asked Questions

The average Office Clerk salary in Detroit, MI is $36,282 per year or $17.44 per hour as of 2023. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.

About This Data

Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2023. The geographic area covered is the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Last updated: 1/14/2026

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How Detroit, MI Compares

vs National Average

$37,110

-2.2%

vs Michigan Average

$35,391

+2.5%

Cost-of-Living Adjusted

$39,097

+7.8%

Cost of living in Detroit, MI is 7.2% below the national average.

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