File Clerks Salary by State
The national median pay for file clerks is $43,600 a year. By state, it ranges from $31,260 in Mississippi to $50,660 in Oregon.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $31,200
- 25th percentile
- $36,420
- Median
- $43,600
- 75th percentile
- $51,770
- Top 10%
- $63,490
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 73,440 jobs.
Median pay in 49 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $50,660 | +16% | $33,860 | $67,240 | 970 |
| 2 | Hawaii | $50,630 | +16% | $32,190 | $64,660 | 100 |
| 3 | Illinois | $49,920 | +14% | $32,120 | $73,040 | 3,780 |
| 4 | Alaska | $49,910 | +14% | $34,370 | $65,030 | 150 |
| 5 | California | $49,040 | +12% | $36,780 | $78,100 | 9,520 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $48,310 | +11% | $37,430 | $70,210 | 600 |
| 7 | Vermont | $47,540 | +9% | $32,940 | $61,780 | 70 |
| 8 | Minnesota | $46,640 | +7% | $39,250 | $61,840 | 760 |
| 9 | Iowa | $46,560 | +7% | $33,390 | $63,480 | 430 |
| 10 | Colorado | $46,490 | +7% | $35,140 | $62,550 | 1,130 |
| 11 | Idaho | $45,910 | +5% | $29,600 | $50,460 | 540 |
| 12 | Washington | $45,830 | +5% | $36,410 | $63,670 | 520 |
| 13 | Wisconsin | $45,130 | +4% | $31,370 | $61,160 | 1,550 |
| 14 | Maryland | $44,920 | +3% | $35,950 | $60,530 | 880 |
| 15 | Connecticut | $44,810 | +3% | $34,010 | $68,190 | 350 |
| 16 | New Jersey | $44,400 | +2% | $33,370 | $65,100 | 2,310 |
| 17 | New Hampshire | $44,390 | +2% | $29,950 | $58,920 | 300 |
| 18 | New York | $44,340 | +2% | $34,270 | $59,770 | 2,590 |
| 19 | Nevada | $44,150 | +1% | $33,280 | $61,160 | 1,110 |
| 20 | Michigan | $43,950 | +1% | $31,750 | $61,900 | 1,820 |
| 21 | Maine | $43,910 | +1% | $37,430 | $51,860 | 210 |
| 22 | Arizona | $43,690 | 0% | $34,820 | $56,950 | 2,190 |
| 23 | North Carolina | $43,260 | −1% | $31,520 | $56,790 | 1,970 |
| 24 | Tennessee | $43,010 | −1% | $26,460 | $59,020 | 2,060 |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | $42,920 | −2% | $32,270 | $60,180 | 2,830 |
| 26 | North Dakota | $42,860 | −2% | $37,650 | $59,020 | 60 |
| 27 | Kansas | $42,130 | −3% | $31,940 | $56,430 | 570 |
| 28 | Florida | $41,750 | −4% | $31,010 | $56,550 | 6,180 |
| 29 | Utah | $41,450 | −5% | $31,240 | $53,160 | 510 |
| 30 | Georgia | $41,000 | −6% | $29,740 | $59,710 | 2,570 |
| 31 | Ohio | $40,650 | −7% | $27,190 | $57,410 | 1,820 |
| 32 | Nebraska | $40,640 | −7% | $30,300 | $55,050 | 750 |
| 33 | Delaware | $39,940 | −8% | $31,200 | $52,730 | Not published |
| 34 | Virginia | $39,900 | −8% | $31,200 | $56,970 | 2,110 |
| 35 | Indiana | $39,740 | −9% | $32,230 | $61,470 | 1,430 |
| 36 | Texas | $39,480 | −9% | $27,380 | $61,800 | 11,340 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $39,350 | −10% | $27,710 | $56,800 | 1,210 |
| 38 | Kentucky | $39,250 | −10% | $27,450 | $57,280 | 250 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $39,170 | −10% | $27,980 | $57,990 | 1,440 |
| 40 | Arkansas | $38,470 | −12% | $28,230 | $53,150 | 310 |
| 41 | Missouri | $38,400 | −12% | $29,750 | $57,770 | 1,000 |
| 42 | Montana | $38,370 | −12% | $25,150 | $49,660 | 410 |
| 43 | Alabama | $38,290 | −12% | $30,320 | $61,930 | 110 |
| 44 | New Mexico | $37,700 | −14% | $25,700 | $52,130 | 340 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $36,640 | −16% | $31,930 | $37,900 | Not published |
| 46 | Rhode Island | $36,400 | −17% | $32,390 | $62,840 | Not published |
| 47 | Louisiana | $32,200 | −26% | $20,920 | $44,150 | 680 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $31,600 | −28% | $26,340 | $47,650 | 260 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $31,260 | −28% | $25,210 | $44,200 | Not published |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
File Clerks salary questions
Which state pays file clerks the most?
Oregon, with a median of $50,660 a year (+16% vs. the national median of $43,600). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays file clerks the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $31,260 a year (−28% vs. national).
Where do most file clerks work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 11,340, with a median of $39,480.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.