File Clerks Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$41,270
↑ 61.0% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
File Clerks — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
File Clerks — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 61.0% since 2011 ($25,630 → $41,270)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $41,270
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 4.2% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +10%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $41,270 | +8.2% |
| 2023 | $38,130 | +2.3% |
| 2022 | $37,290 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | $36,360 | +6.7% |
| 2020 | $34,090 | +4.2% |
| 2019 | $32,710 | +3.2% |
| 2018 | $31,700 | +5.2% |
| 2017 | $30,120 | +3.5% |
| 2016 | $29,090 | +4.5% |
| 2015 | $27,850 | +1.0% |
| 2014 | $27,580 | +2.9% |
| 2013 | $26,810 | +2.4% |
| 2012 | $26,190 | +2.2% |
| 2011 | $25,630 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.