File Clerks Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $39,050 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.77
10th percentile $31,250
90th percentile $59,840
Employed locally 120
National median $41,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,250
    25th
    $33,700
    50th (median)
    $39,050
    75th
    $45,280
    90th
    $59,840

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    File Clerks salary vs area income 55% Median File Clerks salary is 45% 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 Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $43,920
    Customer Service Representatives $40,160
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,380
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,500
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $40,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do File Clerks make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for File Clerks in Lansing, MI is $18.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.63 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for File Clerks salaries?

    The median File Clerks salary in Lansing, MI is 5.4% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level File Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $31,250 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,700.