File Clerks pay in Michigan
In Michigan, the median pay for file clerks is $21.13 an hour ($43,950 a year). About 1,820 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($43,600). Michigan ranks 20th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for file clerks in Michigan
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.27 | $31,750 |
| 25% of workers | $17.81 | $37,050 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.13 | $43,950 |
| 75% of workers | $25.78 | $53,630 |
| 90% of workers | $29.76 | $61,900 |
File Clerks pay in Michigan metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Muskegon-Norton Shores | $50,740 | 30 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $49,420 | 170 |
| Ann Arbor | $47,120 | 90 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $42,990 | 820 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $41,970 | 50 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $39,810 | 150 |
| Flint | $37,320 | 40 |
Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (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 Michigan
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Office Clerks, General | $44,820 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $48,980 |
| Billing and Posting Clerks | $46,890 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $108,210 |
| Medical Records Specialists | $48,120 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks | $56,160 |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators | $59,490 |
| Data Entry Keyers | $38,080 |
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