File Clerks Salary in Helena, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Helena, MT

Median annual salary $35,690 -13.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.16
10th percentile $22,340
90th percentile $50,020
Employed locally 50
National median $41,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,340
    25th
    $28,310
    50th (median)
    $35,690
    75th
    $41,740
    90th
    $50,020

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    File Clerks salary vs area income 48% Median File Clerks salary is 52% 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
    Billings, MT $35,160
    Binghamton, NY $34,250
    Great Falls, MT $33,370
    Missoula, MT $27,940

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $43,760
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,350
    Customer Service Representatives $43,790
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,690
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do File Clerks make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for File Clerks in Helena, MT is $17.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.95 or more per hour.

    Is Helena above or below average for File Clerks salaries?

    The median File Clerks salary in Helena, MT is 13.5% 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 Helena?

    Entry-level File Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $22,340 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,310.