File Clerks pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for file clerks is $18.92 an hour ($39,350 a year). About 1,210 people work in this job there.
That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($43,600). South Carolina ranks 37th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for file clerks in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.32 | $27,710 |
| 25% of workers | $16.91 | $35,170 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.92 | $39,350 |
| 75% of workers | $22.49 | $46,770 |
| 90% of workers | $27.31 | $56,800 |
File Clerks pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal | $46,300 | 30 |
| Charleston-North Charleston | $44,830 | 170 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $43,320 | 60 |
| Spartanburg | $40,100 | 50 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $39,500 | 210 |
| Columbia | $37,510 | 370 |
| Florence | $36,170 | 70 |
South Carolina 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 South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Office Clerks, General | $36,840 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $47,940 |
| Billing and Posting Clerks | $45,250 |
| Medical Records Specialists | $54,280 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks | $52,240 |
| Data Entry Keyers | $38,070 |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators | $58,390 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $38,860 |
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