File Clerks pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for file clerks is $20.96 an hour ($43,600 a year). About 73,440 people work in this job there.
Pay range for file clerks in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.00 | $31,200 |
| 25% of workers | $17.51 | $36,420 |
| Half of workers (median) | $20.96 | $43,600 |
| 75% of workers | $24.89 | $51,770 |
| 90% of workers | $30.53 | $63,490 |
Best-paying states for file clerks
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $50,660 | 970 |
| Hawaii | $50,630 | 100 |
| Illinois | $49,920 | 3,780 |
| Alaska | $49,910 | 150 |
| California | $49,040 | 9,520 |
| Massachusetts | $48,310 | 600 |
| Vermont | $47,540 | 70 |
| Minnesota | $46,640 | 760 |
| Iowa | $46,560 | 430 |
| Colorado | $46,490 | 1,130 |
Pay by state
- Arizona · $43,690
- California · $49,040
- Colorado · $46,490
- Florida · $41,750
- Georgia · $41,000
- Idaho · $45,910
- Illinois · $49,920
- Indiana · $39,740
- Kansas · $42,130
- Louisiana · $32,200
- Maryland · $44,920
- Massachusetts · $48,310
- Michigan · $43,950
- Minnesota · $46,640
- Missouri · $38,400
- Nebraska · $40,640
- Nevada · $44,150
- New Jersey · $44,400
- New York · $44,340
- North Carolina · $43,260
- Ohio · $40,650
- Oklahoma · $39,170
- Oregon · $50,660
- Pennsylvania · $42,920
- South Carolina · $39,350
- Tennessee · $43,010
- Texas · $39,480
- Utah · $41,450
- Virginia · $39,900
- Washington · $45,830
- Wisconsin · $45,130
Education, experience and outlook for file clerks
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -15.8% over ten years, declining · about 5,600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Customer Service Representatives | $44,770 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | $38,010 |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | $35,070 |
| Court, Municipal, and License Clerks | $48,700 |
| Loan Interviewers and Clerks | $50,020 |
| Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs | $54,210 |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan | $45,920 |
| Information and Record Clerks, All Other | $49,500 |
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