SOC 43-4199 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Information and Record Clerks, All Other — Longview
Longview-Kelso, WA · 10 metro areas compared
In Longview, WA the median wage is $43,570.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Longview, WA the median wage is $43,570. That is 12.0% lower than the national median of $49,500. Pay ranges from under $36,260 at the tenth percentile to more than $60,180 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $40,120 to $47,260.
Employment stands at 40, or 1.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Bremerton records the highest median at $59,880. Of the 198 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 173rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,260 | −26.7% |
| 25th | $40,120 | −18.9% |
| Median (50th) | $43,570 | −12.0% |
| 75th | $47,260 | −4.5% |
| 90th | $60,180 | +21.6% |
| Mean | $45,210 | −8.7% |
Other metro areas in Washington
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bremerton | $59,880 | 180 | |
| 2 | Seattle | $56,140 | 1,820 | |
| 3 | Yakima | $53,290 | 80 | |
| 4 | Walla Walla | $52,420 | 80 | |
| 5 | Bellingham | $51,310 | 60 | |
| 6 | Wenatchee | $50,730 | 50 | |
| 7 | Kennewick | $48,950 | 110 | |
| 8 | Mount Vernon | $48,730 | 40 | |
| 9 | Spokane | $46,970 | 320 | |
| 10 | Olympia | $44,190 | 200 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Longview run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $43,570 buys what $40,720 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 17.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$43,570as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$40,720US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $43,570 a year, 12.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,260 to $60,180 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bremerton, at $59,880.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Information and Record Clerks, All Other in Longview, WA?
The median annual wage is $43,570, or $20.95 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $49,500, so pay in Longview, WA is 12.0% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Longview, WA earns more than $60,180 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,260 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Bremerton, at $59,880 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Longview, WA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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