File Clerks Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $36,600 -11.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.60
10th percentile $25,700
90th percentile $44,130
Employed locally 110
National median $41,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,700
    25th
    $25,700
    50th (median)
    $36,600
    75th
    $36,850
    90th
    $44,130

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    File Clerks salary vs area income 66% Median File Clerks salary is 34% 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
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $51,770
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $48,460
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $48,360
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $45,960
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $44,980
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $44,840

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$39,860
    Customer Service Representatives$34,520
    Office Clerks, General$35,750
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$43,190
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$32,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$57,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do File Clerks make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for File Clerks in Las Cruces, NM is $17.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.85 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for File Clerks salaries?

    The median File Clerks salary in Las Cruces, NM is 11.3% 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 Las Cruces?

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