U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Commerce / Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant

Job-title file

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant

Provide administrative support — record-keeping, scheduling, correspondence, and customer service.

8,389 employees hold this title in Department of Commerce. Median total compensation for the role is $40,793, below the department median of $127,707.

Employees: 8,389
Total payroll: $368.8M
Role median: $40,793
Agency median: $127,707
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$73,706+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 8,389 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Office Clerks, General — about 2,464,940 people — is $45,010. Department of Commerce pays a median base salary of $40,793 for this role, 9% below that figure — about the 38th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Commerce sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$30,310

$36,350

$45,010

$54,300

$64,680

Department of Commerce median · $40,793

The bar is the range of annual wages for Office Clerks, General across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Commerce’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Computed over the 8,312 of 8,389 people in this role paid at least $25,000 in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Commerce is $40,793, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant is held in 73 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Commerce, the median of $40,793 ranks #71 of 73.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Energy

$146,042 · 186

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

$113,590 · 6

Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board

$109,340 · 2

Election Assistance Commission

$107,591 · 3

Federal Reserve System

$99,484 · 19

Export-Import Bank of the United States

$97,925 · 7

Office of Management and Budget

$97,925 · 17

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$95,549 · 91

Federal Labor Relations Authority

$94,121 · 2

Securities and Exchange Commission

$90,256 · 20

Fed Mine Safety and Health Review Cmsn

$88,926 · 1

Federal Trade Commission

$88,926 · 4

Median total compensation for the Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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David Farganus

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$63,340

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $63,340
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,340
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Grand Junction
Work county: Mesa
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,340
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,220
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 081040077
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

David Farganus works as a Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant for Department of Commerce based in Grand Junction, Colorado. David earned $63,340 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.

Jessica Lehmann

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$63,340

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $63,340
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,340
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Elko
Work county: Elko
Work state: Nevada

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,340
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,220
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 320075007
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Jessica Lehmann serves as a Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant based in Elko, Nevada. Their 2024 pay totaled $63,340. They are classified at grade 08.

Timothy Bruno

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$63,263

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $62,763
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,263
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Anchorage
Work county: Anchorage
Work state: Alaska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $62,763
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,562
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 020130020
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Timothy Bruno is a Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant at Department of Commerce based in Anchorage, Alaska. 2024 total compensation came to $63,263. They are classified at grade 07.

Sue Ikens

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$63,245

Sub-department: U.S. Census Bureau
Base pay: $63,245
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,245
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Brighton
Work county: Livingston
Work state: Michigan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,245
Basic Pay (before locality): $49,096
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 260580093
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sue Ikens is a Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant at Department of Commerce based in Brighton, Michigan. 2024 total compensation came to $63,245. They are classified at grade 06.

Denise Cummings

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$63,221

Sub-department: U.S. Census Bureau
Base pay: $63,221
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,221
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Invalid
Work county: Invalid
Work state: Invalid

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,221
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,221
Country: Invalid
Duty Station Code: *
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Denise Cummings serves as a Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant based in Invalid, Invalid. Their 2024 pay totaled $63,221. They are classified at grade 04.

Katherine Hall

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$63,185

Sub-department: National Institute of Standards and Technician
Base pay: $63,185
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,185
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,185
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,185
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): ZS

Katherine Hall holds the role of Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant at Department of Commerce based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $63,185. Their pay grade is 04.

Yulaunda Fenwick

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$63,185

Sub-department: National Institute of Standards and Technician
Base pay: $63,185
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,185
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,185
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,185
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): ZS

At Department of Commerce, Yulaunda Fenwick serves as a Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $63,185. They are classified at grade 03.

Takisha Henry

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$63,185

Sub-department: National Institute of Standards and Technician
Base pay: $63,185
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,185
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,185
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,185
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): ZS

At Department of Commerce, Takisha Henry serves as a Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $63,185. They are classified at grade 04.

Michelle Jones

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$63,113

Sub-department: U.S. Census Bureau
Base pay: $63,113
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,113
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Philadelphia
Work county: Philadelphia
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,113
Basic Pay (before locality): $49,096
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426540101
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Michelle Jones serves as a Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their 2024 pay totaled $63,113. They are classified at grade 06.

Tonya Hemsley

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$63,113

Sub-department: U.S. Census Bureau
Base pay: $63,113
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,113
Pay grade: 06
Work city: New Castle
Work county: New Castle
Work state: Delaware

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,113
Basic Pay (before locality): $49,096
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 100370003
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tonya Hemsley works as a Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant for Department of Commerce based in New Castle, Delaware. Tonya earned $63,113 in 2024. Their pay grade is 06.

Laveda Ennels

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$63,052

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $59,653
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,399
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,052
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Brandywine
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $59,653
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,764
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240175033
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Laveda Ennels serves as a Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant based in Brandywine, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $63,052. They are classified at grade 07.

Yusef Alejo

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$63,018

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $63,018
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,018
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Miami
Work county: Miami-Dade
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,018
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,018
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122010086
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): ZS

Yusef Alejo holds the role of Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant at Department of Commerce based in Miami, Florida. In 2024, their total compensation was $63,018. Their pay grade is 04.

Ana Bolanos

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$62,939

Sub-department: National Institute of Standards and Technician
Base pay: $62,939
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,939
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $62,939
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,939
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): ZS

Ana Bolanos works as a Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant for Department of Commerce based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Ana earned $62,939 in 2024. Their pay grade is 03.

Lynn Goldstein

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$62,768

Sub-department: U.S. Census Bureau
Base pay: $62,768
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,768
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Haverhill
Work county: Essex
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $62,768
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,562
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250470009
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GG

Lynn Goldstein is a Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant at Department of Commerce based in Haverhill, Massachusetts. 2024 total compensation came to $62,768. They are classified at grade 07.

Barbara Pittman

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$62,734

Sub-department: U.S. Census Bureau
Base pay: $62,384
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,734
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Oak Brook
Work county: Du Page
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $62,384
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,837
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 176378043
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Barbara Pittman is a Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant at Department of Commerce based in Oak Brook, Illinois. 2024 total compensation came to $62,734. They are classified at grade 06.

Sharyll Burl

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$62,708

Sub-department: U.S. Census Bureau
Base pay: $62,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,708
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Lancaster
Work county: Los Angeles
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $62,708
Basic Pay (before locality): $46,163
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061840037
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GG

Sharyll Burl is a Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant at Department of Commerce based in Lancaster, California. 2024 total compensation came to $62,708. They are classified at grade 07.

Shirley Walston

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$62,688

Sub-department: U.S. Census Bureau
Base pay: $62,688
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,688
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $62,688
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,688
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Shirley Walston is a Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant at Department of Commerce based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $62,688. They are classified at grade 05.