SOC 43-4071 · May 2025 · United States
File Clerks
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for File Clerks across the United States is $43,600 per year, measured over 73,440 jobs. The highest state median is in Oregon, at $50,660.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for File Clerks
Pay for this occupation varies by 62.1% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Oregon pays $50,660 and Mississippi pays $31,260.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $50,660 | 970 | |
| 2 | Hawaii | $50,630 | 100 | |
| 3 | Illinois | $49,920 | 3,780 | |
| 4 | Alaska | $49,910 | 150 | |
| 5 | California | $49,040 | 9,520 | |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $48,310 | 600 | |
| 7 | Vermont | $47,540 | 70 | |
| 8 | Minnesota | $46,640 | 760 | |
| 9 | Iowa | $46,560 | 430 | |
| 10 | Colorado | $46,490 | 1,130 |
States with the most File Clerks jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 11,340 | $39,480 | |
| 2 | California | 9,520 | $49,040 | |
| 3 | Florida | 6,180 | $41,750 | |
| 4 | Illinois | 3,780 | $49,920 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 2,830 | $42,920 | |
| 6 | New York | 2,590 | $44,340 | |
| 7 | Georgia | 2,570 | $41,000 | |
| 8 | New Jersey | 2,310 | $44,400 | |
| 9 | Arizona | 2,190 | $43,690 | |
| 10 | Virginia | 2,110 | $39,900 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $60,840 | 540 |
| 2 | Santa Cruz | $60,530 | 60 |
| 3 | Salinas | $59,040 | 80 |
| 4 | Chicago | $58,320 | 2,640 |
| 5 | Vallejo | $56,750 | 60 |
| 6 | Napa | $55,980 | 40 |
| 7 | San Francisco | $54,910 | 890 |
| 8 | Carson City | $54,820 | 40 |
| 9 | Greeley | $54,360 | 40 |
| 10 | Hartford | $54,240 | 90 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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