File Clerks Salary in Lakeland, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL

Median annual salary $37,890 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.21
10th percentile $29,360
90th percentile $55,900
Employed locally 110
National median $41,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,360
    25th
    $32,760
    50th (median)
    $37,890
    75th
    $45,970
    90th
    $55,900

    Lakeland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,644 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
    Gainesville, FL $55,650
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $44,360
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $44,300
    Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL $43,820
    Flagstaff, AZ $43,550
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $43,180

    Related occupations in Lakeland, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$36,530
    Office Clerks, General$40,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$60,820
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46,000
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$42,860
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$37,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do File Clerks make per hour in Lakeland?

    The median hourly wage for File Clerks in Lakeland, FL is $18.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.78 or more per hour.

    Is Lakeland above or below average for File Clerks salaries?

    The median File Clerks salary in Lakeland, FL 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 Lakeland?

    Entry-level File Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $29,360 per year in Lakeland, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,760.