File Clerks Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $42,150 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.27
10th percentile $33,440
90th percentile $69,730
Employed locally 50
National median $41,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,440
    25th
    $37,830
    50th (median)
    $42,150
    75th
    $51,100
    90th
    $69,730

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    File Clerks salary vs area income 60% Median File Clerks salary is 40% 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
    Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI $48,840
    Battle Creek, MI $46,720
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $45,960
    Ann Arbor, MI $45,750
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $45,320
    Minnesota $45,310

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$42,490
    Customer Service Representatives$39,440
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$42,850
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$64,250
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$41,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do File Clerks make per hour in Kalamazoo?

    The median hourly wage for File Clerks in Kalamazoo, MI is $20.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.51 or more per hour.

    Is Kalamazoo above or below average for File Clerks salaries?

    The median File Clerks salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 2.1% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level File Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $33,440 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,830.