File Clerks Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $37,170 -9.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.87
10th percentile $34,750
90th percentile $49,700
Employed locally 40
National median $41,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,750
    25th
    $35,980
    50th (median)
    $37,170
    75th
    $46,030
    90th
    $49,700

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    File Clerks salary vs area income 66% Median File Clerks salary is 34% 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 El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $40,370
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $48,720
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $65,310
    Customer Service Representatives $43,880
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $45,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do File Clerks make per hour in El Centro?

    The median hourly wage for File Clerks in El Centro, CA is $17.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.90 or more per hour.

    Is El Centro above or below average for File Clerks salaries?

    The median File Clerks salary in El Centro, CA is 9.9% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level File Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $34,750 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,980.