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Office Clerk Salary in Texas (2026)

$39,000 /year median

$18.75 per hour · take-home ≈ $33,517/year ($2,793/month) for a single filer

Office Clerk pay range in Texas

PercentileAnnual wageMeaning
10th percentile (entry) $24,570 Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile $30,750 A quarter earn less
Median (50th) $39,000 Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile $48,720 Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top) $61,190 Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 218,470 Office Clerk jobs in Texas (occupation code 43-9061, “Office Clerks, General”).

Gross vs. take-home in Texas

A median Office Clerk salary of $39,000 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $33,517 — an effective tax rate of 14.1%.

Gross (median)$39,000
Federal income tax−$2,500
Social Security + Medicare−$2,984
Texas state income tax−$0
Take-home (annual)$33,517
Take-home (monthly)$2,793

Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Texas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Office Clerk make in Texas?
The median Office Clerk salary in Texas is $39,000 per year ($18.75 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $30,750 and $48,720.
What is the take-home pay for a Office Clerk in Texas?
On the median salary of $39,000, a single filer in Texas takes home about $33,517 per year ($2,793 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 14.1%.
How many Office Clerk jobs are there in Texas?
BLS counts 218,470 Office Clerk jobs in Texas in the latest survey (May 2025).

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Sources and methodology

Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Texas state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.

  • BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
  • PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Texas.