File Clerks Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $44,850 +8.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.56
10th percentile $32,410
90th percentile $62,670
Employed locally 470
National median $41,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,410
    25th
    $38,700
    50th (median)
    $44,850
    75th
    $53,210
    90th
    $62,670

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    File Clerks salary vs area income 59% Median File Clerks salary is 41% 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
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $46,000
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $45,900
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $45,820
    Sheboygan, WI $45,760
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $45,380
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $45,310

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $47,180
    Office Clerks, General $42,870
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,840
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $40,650
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $68,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do File Clerks make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for File Clerks in Milwaukee, WI is $21.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.11 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for File Clerks salaries?

    The median File Clerks salary in Milwaukee, WI is 8.7% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level File Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $32,410 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,700.