Office Clerks, General

Pay in California

Median: $49,607 a year, $23.85 an hour.

About 311,490 people work in this job in California.

Source: EDD LMID OEWS, 2026 1st quarter, California statewide (data.ca.gov resource modified 2026-10-01)

Outlook

Projected change from 2024 to 2034: -4.5%, with about 356,700 total openings expected.

Source: EDD LMID long-term projections 2024 to 2034, California

Typical credential

Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent. On-the-job training: Short-term on-the-job training. Work experience: None.

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Schools with a matching program

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• Hacienda La Puente Adult Education (Los Angeles): General Office Clerk
• Mt. San Antonio College (Los Angeles): General Office Skills
• Paramount Adult (Los Angeles): Computerized Office Clerk
• Willow Adult (Los Angeles): General Office Clerk