File Clerks pay in Missouri
In Missouri, the median pay for file clerks is $18.46 an hour ($38,400 a year). About 1,000 people work in this job there.
That is 12% lower than the U.S. median ($43,600). Missouri ranks 41st of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for file clerks in Missouri
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.30 | $29,750 |
| 25% of workers | $15.84 | $32,940 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.46 | $38,400 |
| 75% of workers | $22.49 | $46,790 |
| 90% of workers | $27.77 | $57,770 |
File Clerks pay in Missouri metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $44,740 | 410 |
| St. Louis | $40,850 | 580 |
| Columbia | $40,030 | 50 |
| Springfield | $34,710 | 70 |
Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 Missouri
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Office Clerks, General | $42,370 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $47,990 |
| Billing and Posting Clerks | $46,760 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $96,920 |
| Medical Records Specialists | $50,750 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks | $54,080 |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators | $57,430 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $44,190 |
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