File Clerks Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $32,960 -20.1% vs national
Median hourly $15.84
10th percentile $27,520
90th percentile $48,370
Employed locally 140
National median $41,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,520
    25th
    $28,080
    50th (median)
    $32,960
    75th
    $38,080
    90th
    $48,370

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    File Clerks salary vs area income 54% Median File Clerks salary is 46% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $43,870
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $30,140

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $34,410
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $36,760
    Customer Service Representatives $37,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,730
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $42,580
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $36,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do File Clerks make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for File Clerks in Jackson, MS is $15.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.26 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for File Clerks salaries?

    The median File Clerks salary in Jackson, MS is 20.1% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level File Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $27,520 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,080.