SOC 43-9061 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Office Clerks, General — Binghamton
Binghamton, NY · 10 metro areas compared
At $42,830, median pay for Office Clerks, General in Binghamton, NY tracks the national median of $45,010 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $42,830, median pay for Office Clerks, General in Binghamton, NY tracks the national median of $45,010 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $35,100 and $49,660. The lowest tenth earn under $32,240, while the highest tenth earn more than $58,970.
The area has 1,360 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 14.0 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, New York records the highest median at $47,670. Of the 321 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 250th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | −28.4% |
| 25th | $35,100 | −22.0% |
| Median (50th) | $42,830 | −4.8% |
| 75th | $49,660 | +10.3% |
| 90th | $58,970 | +31.0% |
| Mean | $44,090 | −2.0% |
Other metro areas in New York
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $47,670 | 136,580 | |
| 2 | Buffalo | $46,040 | 6,230 | |
| 3 | Albany | $46,010 | 6,860 | |
| 4 | Syracuse | $45,060 | 4,020 | |
| 5 | Kingston | $44,850 | 790 | |
| 6 | Kiryas Joel | $43,920 | 3,660 | |
| 7 | Rochester | $42,230 | 5,680 | |
| 8 | Glens Falls | $42,020 | 680 | |
| 9 | Elmira | $40,930 | 470 | |
| 10 | Watertown | $40,820 | 560 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Binghamton run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $42,830 buys what $39,694 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 11.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$42,830as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$39,694US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $42,830 a year, 4.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $32,240 to $58,970 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,360 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is New York, at $47,670.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Office Clerks, General in Binghamton, NY?
The median annual wage is $42,830, or $20.59 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 $45,010, so pay in Binghamton, NY is 4.8% 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 Binghamton, NY earns more than $58,970 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $32,240 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 New York, at $47,670 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,360 jobs in this occupation in Binghamton, NY. 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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