File Clerks Salary in Central Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $39,290 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.89
10th percentile $30,480
90th percentile $55,490
Employed locally 70
National median $41,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,480
    25th
    $34,530
    50th (median)
    $39,290
    75th
    $47,840
    90th
    $55,490

    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

    Related occupations in Central Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $41,600
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,780
    Customer Service Representatives $38,890
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $43,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $60,510
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $47,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do File Clerks make per hour in Central Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for File Clerks in Central Pennsylvania is $18.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.36 or more per hour.

    Is Central Pennsylvania above or below average for File Clerks salaries?

    The median File Clerks salary in Central Pennsylvania is 4.8% 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 Central Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level File Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $30,480 per year in Central Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,530.