File Clerks Salary in New York
File Clerks in New York earn a median of $44,340 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $44,340
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($43,600)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,590
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,270; the top 10% earn over $59,770. Nationally the range is $31,200 to $63,490.
States ranked near New York
Similar jobs in New York
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- Correspondence Clerks$49,360 median in New York
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$58,160 median in New York
File Clerks pay in New York
How much do file clerks make in New York?
The median is $44,340 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,270 and the top 10% earn over $59,770. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for file clerks?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 49 (+2% vs. the national median of $43,600). Living costs are not included.