File Clerks pay in Ohio
In Ohio, the median pay for file clerks is $19.54 an hour ($40,650 a year). About 1,820 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($43,600). Ohio ranks 31st of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for file clerks in Ohio
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.07 | $27,190 |
| 25% of workers | $15.10 | $31,400 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.54 | $40,650 |
| 75% of workers | $23.43 | $48,730 |
| 90% of workers | $27.60 | $57,410 |
File Clerks pay in Ohio metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Toledo | $50,840 | 100 |
| Columbus | $44,730 | 400 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $44,180 | 120 |
| Akron | $44,170 | 90 |
| Canton-Massillon | $39,050 | 60 |
| Cleveland | $38,890 | 350 |
| Cincinnati | $37,690 | 260 |
| Youngstown-Warren | $37,070 | 30 |
Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Office Clerks, General | $43,680 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $48,810 |
| Billing and Posting Clerks | $46,390 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $101,500 |
| Medical Records Specialists | $50,990 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks | $57,270 |
| Data Entry Keyers | $40,220 |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators | $58,470 |
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