File Clerks Salary in Muskegon, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI

Median annual salary $48,840 +18.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.48
10th percentile $30,430
90th percentile $58,130
Employed locally 30
National median $41,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,430
    25th
    $40,700
    50th (median)
    $48,840
    75th
    $58,120
    90th
    $58,130

    Muskegon economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,495 2023 • Census ACS
    File Clerks salary vs area income 77% Median File Clerks salary is 23% 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
    Battle Creek, MI $46,720
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $45,960
    Ann Arbor, MI $45,750
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $45,320
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $45,310
    Minnesota $45,310

    Related occupations in Muskegon, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $39,880
    Customer Service Representatives $40,290
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $43,380
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,680
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $42,410
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $39,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do File Clerks make per hour in Muskegon?

    The median hourly wage for File Clerks in Muskegon, MI is $23.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.29 or more per hour.

    Is Muskegon above or below average for File Clerks salaries?

    The median File Clerks salary in Muskegon, MI is 18.3% 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 Muskegon?

    Entry-level File Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $30,430 per year in Muskegon, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,700.