File Clerks Salary in Jackson, TN

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

Median annual salary $37,900 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.22
10th percentile $34,400
90th percentile $52,760
Employed locally 130
National median $41,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,400
    25th
    $37,900
    50th (median)
    $37,900
    75th
    $46,560
    90th
    $52,760

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,740 2023 • Census ACS
    File Clerks salary vs area income 65% Median File Clerks salary is 35% 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
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $45,890
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $43,870
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $41,500
    Clarksville, TN-KY $40,410
    Knoxville, TN $40,360
    Cleveland, TN $40,340

    Related occupations in Jackson, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $36,700
    Customer Service Representatives $37,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,380
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $37,050
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,570
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do File Clerks make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for File Clerks in Jackson, TN is $18.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.05 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for File Clerks salaries?

    The median File Clerks salary in Jackson, TN is 8.2% 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 $34,400 per year in Jackson, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,900.