File Clerks Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $37,780 -8.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.16
10th percentile $31,170
90th percentile $51,050
Employed locally 70
National median $41,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,170
    25th
    $33,340
    50th (median)
    $37,780
    75th
    $41,600
    90th
    $51,050

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 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
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $58,300
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $49,920
    Napa, CA $48,500
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $47,690
    Lancaster, PA $45,750
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $45,670

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $39,680
    Customer Service Representatives $38,700
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,140
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,640
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $31,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do File Clerks make per hour in Erie?

    The median hourly wage for File Clerks in Erie, PA is $18.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.84 or more per hour.

    Is Erie above or below average for File Clerks salaries?

    The median File Clerks salary in Erie, PA is 8.5% 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 Erie?

    Entry-level File Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $31,170 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,340.