File Clerks Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $37,040 -10.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.81
10th percentile $26,000
90th percentile $52,470
Employed locally 150
National median $41,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,000
    25th
    $32,770
    50th (median)
    $37,040
    75th
    $43,170
    90th
    $52,470

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    File Clerks salary vs area income 54% Median File Clerks salary is 46% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for File Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,480
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $58,780
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $58,300
    District of Columbia $57,560
    Gainesville, FL $55,650
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $53,860

    Nearby metros — File Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $51,770
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $48,460
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $48,360
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $45,960
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $44,980
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $44,840

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$45,100
    Customer Service Representatives$39,470
    Office Clerks, General$36,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$62,540
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47,740
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$35,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do File Clerks make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for File Clerks in Albuquerque, NM is $17.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.07 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for File Clerks salaries?

    The median File Clerks salary in Albuquerque, NM is 10.2% below the national median of $41,270. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for File Clerks in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level File Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $26,000 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,770.