File Clerks Salary in Great Falls, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Great Falls, MT

Median annual salary $33,370 -19.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.04
10th percentile $23,730
90th percentile $43,680
Employed locally 50
National median $41,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,730
    25th
    $25,420
    50th (median)
    $33,370
    75th
    $36,840
    90th
    $43,680

    Great Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,203 2023 • Census ACS
    File Clerks salary vs area income 50% Median File Clerks salary is 50% 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
    Helena, MT $35,690
    Billings, MT $35,160
    Binghamton, NY $34,250
    Missoula, MT $27,940

    Related occupations in Great Falls, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $42,400
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $43,750
    Customer Service Representatives $39,480
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,080
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $39,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do File Clerks make per hour in Great Falls?

    The median hourly wage for File Clerks in Great Falls, MT is $16.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.68 or more per hour.

    Is Great Falls above or below average for File Clerks salaries?

    The median File Clerks salary in Great Falls, MT is 19.1% 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 Great Falls?

    Entry-level File Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $23,730 per year in Great Falls, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,420.