File Clerks Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $45,530 +10.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.89
10th percentile $29,740
90th percentile $70,860
Employed locally 430
National median $41,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,740
    25th
    $37,350
    50th (median)
    $45,530
    75th
    $54,890
    90th
    $70,860

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    File Clerks salary vs area income 57% Median File Clerks salary is 43% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $43,160
    Ohio $42,620
    Cleveland, OH $41,880
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $41,690
    Akron, OH $41,530

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $45,760
    Office Clerks, General $45,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,970
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,000
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,960
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $36,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do File Clerks make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for File Clerks in Columbus, OH is $21.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.40 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for File Clerks salaries?

    The median File Clerks salary in Columbus, OH is 10.3% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level File Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $29,740 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,350.