File Clerks Salary in California
File Clerks in California earn a median of $49,040 a year, +12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $49,040
- vs. U.S. median
- +12% ($43,600)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 9,520
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,780; the top 10% earn over $78,100. Nationally the range is $31,200 to $63,490.
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File Clerks pay in California
How much do file clerks make in California?
The median is $49,040 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,780 and the top 10% earn over $78,100. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for file clerks?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 49 (+12% vs. the national median of $43,600). Living costs are not included.