File Clerks pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for file clerks is $15.48 an hour ($32,200 a year). About 680 people work in this job there.
That is 26% lower than the U.S. median ($43,600). Louisiana ranks 47th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for file clerks in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.06 | $20,920 |
| 25% of workers | $12.00 | $24,960 |
| Half of workers (median) | $15.48 | $32,200 |
| 75% of workers | $18.60 | $38,690 |
| 90% of workers | $21.23 | $44,150 |
File Clerks pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie | $32,740 | 190 |
| Baton Rouge | $32,160 | 110 |
| Lafayette | $31,760 | 40 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $29,590 | 40 |
| Lake Charles | $27,680 | 40 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $27,240 | 40 |
| Monroe | $27,080 | 30 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $26,530 | 40 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (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 Louisiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Office Clerks, General | $32,480 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $44,890 |
| Billing and Posting Clerks | $43,170 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $99,210 |
| Medical Records Specialists | $44,610 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks | $50,800 |
| Data Entry Keyers | $36,920 |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators | $58,470 |
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