File Clerks Salary in Washington
File Clerks in Washington earn a median of $45,830 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,830
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($43,600)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 520
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,410; the top 10% earn over $63,670. Nationally the range is $31,200 to $63,490.
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File Clerks pay in Washington
How much do file clerks make in Washington?
The median is $45,830 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,410 and the top 10% earn over $63,670. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for file clerks?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 49 (+5% vs. the national median of $43,600). Living costs are not included.