File Clerks Salary in Canton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Canton-Massillon, OH

Median annual salary $32,940 -20.2% vs national
Median hourly $15.84
10th percentile $29,540
90th percentile $52,260
Employed locally 60
National median $41,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,540
    25th
    $30,250
    50th (median)
    $32,940
    75th
    $41,530
    90th
    $52,260

    Canton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,666 2023 • Census ACS
    File Clerks salary vs area income 50% Median File Clerks salary is 50% 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
    Toledo, OH $49,030
    Columbus, OH $45,530
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $43,160
    Ohio $42,620
    Cleveland, OH $41,880
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $41,690

    Related occupations in Canton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $38,850
    Office Clerks, General $40,040
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,320
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $43,830
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $41,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do File Clerks make per hour in Canton?

    The median hourly wage for File Clerks in Canton, OH is $15.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.89 or more per hour.

    Is Canton above or below average for File Clerks salaries?

    The median File Clerks salary in Canton, OH is 20.2% 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 Canton?

    Entry-level File Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $29,540 per year in Canton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,250.