File Clerks Salary
The median file clerks salary in the United States is $43,600 per year ($20.96/hour). Salaries range from $31,200 at the entry level to $63,490+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 73,440 file clerks jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 15.9% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$43,600
per year
Hourly Rate
$20.96
per hour
Employment
73,440
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$31,200
25th percentile
$36,420
Median
$43,600
75th percentile
$51,770
90th percentile
$63,490
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-15.9%
Decline
Annual Openings
7,300
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Short-term on-the-job training
File Clerks Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$31K$51K■ No data
Top Paying States
Oregon
$51K
+16%
Hawaii
$51K
+16%
Illinois
$50K
+14%
Alaska
$50K
+14%
California
$49K
+12%
Massachusetts
$48K
+11%
Vermont
$48K
+9%
Minnesota
$47K
+7%
Iowa
$47K
+7%
Colorado
$46K
+7%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $50,660 | +16.2% |
| Hawaii | $50,630 | +16.1% |
| Illinois | $49,920 | +14.5% |
| Alaska | $49,910 | +14.5% |
| California | $49,040 | +12.5% |
| Massachusetts | $48,310 | +10.8% |
| Vermont | $47,540 | +9.0% |
| Minnesota | $46,640 | +7.0% |
| Iowa | $46,560 | +6.8% |
| Colorado | $46,490 | +6.6% |
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File Clerks Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $60,840 | +39.5% |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $60,530 | +38.8% |
| Salinas, CA | $59,040 | +35.4% |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $58,320 | +33.8% |
| Vallejo, CA | $56,750 | +30.2% |
| Napa, CA | $55,980 | +28.4% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $54,910 | +25.9% |
| Carson City, NV | $54,820 | +25.7% |
| Greeley, CO | $54,360 | +24.7% |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $54,240 | +24.4% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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