File Clerks Salary in Gainesville, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, GA

Median annual salary $40,360 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.41
10th percentile $29,990
90th percentile $52,490
Employed locally 50
National median $41,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,990
    25th
    $37,650
    50th (median)
    $40,360
    75th
    $44,730
    90th
    $52,490

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    File Clerks salary vs area income 52% Median File Clerks salary is 48% 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
    Gainesville, FL $55,650
    Sheboygan, WI $45,760
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $45,040
    Michigan $42,640
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $42,640
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $41,640

    Related occupations in Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $39,360
    Customer Service Representatives $36,690
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $42,210
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,200
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $36,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do File Clerks make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for File Clerks in Gainesville, GA is $19.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.68 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for File Clerks salaries?

    The median File Clerks salary in Gainesville, GA is 2.2% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level File Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $29,990 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,650.