File Clerks Salary in Hanford, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hanford-Corcoran, CA

Median annual salary $53,860 +30.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.89
10th percentile $35,880
90th percentile $70,070
Employed locally 30
National median $41,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,880
    25th
    $44,320
    50th (median)
    $53,860
    75th
    $61,220
    90th
    $70,070

    Hanford economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,750 2023 • Census ACS
    File Clerks salary vs area income 78% Median File Clerks salary is 22% 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
    Medford, OR $53,840

    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
    Modesto, CA $51,330
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $49,420
    Salinas, CA $48,980

    Related occupations in Hanford, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $45,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,240
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $50,080
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $50,840
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $44,460
    Customer Service Representatives $44,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do File Clerks make per hour in Hanford?

    The median hourly wage for File Clerks in Hanford, CA is $25.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.69 or more per hour.

    Is Hanford above or below average for File Clerks salaries?

    The median File Clerks salary in Hanford, CA is 30.5% 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 Hanford?

    Entry-level File Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $35,880 per year in Hanford, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,320.