File Clerks pay in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler
In Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ), the median pay for file clerks is $21.38 an hour ($44,460 a year). About 1,530 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($43,600). It is 2% higher than the Arizona median ($43,690).
Pay range for file clerks in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.74 | $34,820 |
| 25% of workers | $19.15 | $39,820 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.38 | $44,460 |
| 75% of workers | $23.70 | $49,300 |
| 90% of workers | $28.42 | $59,120 |
File Clerks pay in Arizona metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Yuma | $45,210 | 50 |
| Flagstaff | $44,850 | 50 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (this page) | $44,460 | 1,530 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman | $40,700 | 50 |
| Tucson | $40,540 | 280 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $38,840 | 90 |
Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Office Clerks, General | $47,680 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $51,980 |
| Billing and Posting Clerks | $48,380 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $102,860 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks | $50,350 |
| Data Entry Keyers | $44,160 |
| Medical Records Specialists | $47,450 |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators | $54,330 |
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