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Office Clerk, General Salary in the Industry of Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities

The salary statistics and trend of office clerks, general in the industry of research and development in the social sciences and humanities are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare office clerk, general salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$21,920
25th Percentile Wage
$26,270
50th Percentile Wage
$35,030
75th Percentile Wage
$46,260
90th Percentile Wage
$58,390

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for office clerks, general in the industry of research and development in the social sciences and humanities. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) office clerks, general is $58,390. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $35,030. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent office clerks, general is $21,920.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of office clerks, general in the industry of Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$35,030
-0.20% 11.02%
2016
$35,100
0.97% -
2015
$34,760
8.80% -
2014
$31,700
2.18% -
2013
$31,010
-0.52% -
2012
$31,170
- -

Table 3. Compare Office Clerk, General Salary in Different Industries within the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Sector

The average salaries of office clerks, general in 16 industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of office clerks, general in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
$40,850
Scientific Research and Development Services
$39,740
Engineering Services
$36,730
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
$36,010
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
$35,830
Testing Laboratories
$35,250
Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
$35,030
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services
$33,670
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$33,010
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
$32,880
Specialized Design Services
$32,240
Veterinary Services
$31,270
Legal Services
$30,860
Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$30,700
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services
$30,550
Photographic Services
$26,630

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