File Clerks pay in Maryland
In Maryland, the median pay for file clerks is $21.60 an hour ($44,920 a year). About 880 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($43,600). Maryland ranks 14th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for file clerks in Maryland
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.29 | $35,950 |
| 25% of workers | $17.36 | $36,110 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.60 | $44,920 |
| 75% of workers | $25.00 | $51,990 |
| 90% of workers | $29.10 | $60,530 |
File Clerks pay in Maryland metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg | $51,990 | 40 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson | $43,490 | 470 |
Maryland unemployment rate: 4.1% (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 Maryland
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Office Clerks, General | $47,270 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $53,540 |
| Billing and Posting Clerks | $52,210 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $115,550 |
| Medical Records Specialists | $54,220 |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators | $58,470 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks | $59,760 |
| Data Entry Keyers | $38,970 |
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