File Clerks Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $41,880 +1.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.14
10th percentile $30,580
90th percentile $93,580
Employed locally 370
National median $41,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,580
    25th
    $34,880
    50th (median)
    $41,880
    75th
    $55,970
    90th
    $93,580

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 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
    Toledo, OH $49,030
    Columbus, OH $45,530
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $43,160
    Ohio $42,620
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $41,690
    Akron, OH $41,530

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,140
    Customer Service Representatives $43,960
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,960
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,550
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $47,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do File Clerks make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for File Clerks in Cleveland, OH is $20.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.55 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for File Clerks salaries?

    The median File Clerks salary in Cleveland, OH is 1.5% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level File Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $30,580 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,880.