File Clerks Salary in Grand Rapids, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

Median annual salary $45,320 +9.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.79
10th percentile $33,600
90th percentile $61,660
Employed locally 230
National median $41,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,600
    25th
    $37,710
    50th (median)
    $45,320
    75th
    $55,030
    90th
    $61,660

    Grand Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,296 2023 • Census ACS
    File Clerks salary vs area income 56% Median File Clerks salary is 44% 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
    Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI $48,840
    Battle Creek, MI $46,720
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $45,960
    Ann Arbor, MI $45,750
    Minnesota $45,310
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $45,310

    Related occupations in Grand Rapids, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,020
    Customer Service Representatives $43,230
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,930
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $43,680
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $44,010
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $40,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do File Clerks make per hour in Grand Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for File Clerks in Grand Rapids, MI is $21.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.51 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Rapids above or below average for File Clerks salaries?

    The median File Clerks salary in Grand Rapids, MI is 9.8% 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 Grand Rapids?

    Entry-level File Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $33,600 per year in Grand Rapids, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,710.