File Clerks pay in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, the median pay for file clerks is $21.70 an hour ($45,130 a year). About 1,550 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($43,600). Wisconsin ranks 13th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for file clerks in Wisconsin
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.08 | $31,370 |
| 25% of workers | $17.02 | $35,400 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.70 | $45,130 |
| 75% of workers | $24.45 | $50,850 |
| 90% of workers | $29.40 | $61,160 |
File Clerks pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $49,620 | 30 |
| Madison | $47,370 | 210 |
| Janesville-Beloit | $47,340 | 60 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant | $47,270 | 50 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $45,970 | 400 |
| Appleton | $45,840 | 50 |
| Kenosha | $45,550 | 30 |
| Green Bay | $45,390 | 60 |
| Sheboygan | $44,320 | 60 |
| Wausau | $41,790 | 50 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $38,530 | 80 |
Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Wisconsin
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Office Clerks, General | $44,980 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $50,340 |
| Billing and Posting Clerks | $48,230 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $108,450 |
| Medical Records Specialists | $60,280 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks | $59,310 |
| Data Entry Keyers | $38,170 |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators | $58,470 |
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