File Clerks Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $41,380 +0.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.89
10th percentile $34,670
90th percentile $58,050
Employed locally 190
National median $41,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,670
    25th
    $37,760
    50th (median)
    $41,380
    75th
    $45,710
    90th
    $58,050

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    File Clerks salary vs area income 61% Median File Clerks salary is 39% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,480
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $58,780
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $58,300
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $53,860
    Modesto, CA $51,330
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $49,420

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,610
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $49,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,060
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $51,290
    Customer Service Representatives $43,830
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $42,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do File Clerks make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for File Clerks in Bakersfield, CA is $19.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.74 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for File Clerks salaries?

    The median File Clerks salary in Bakersfield, CA is 0.3% above 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level File Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $34,670 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,760.