File Clerks Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • New York
File Clerks in New York earn a median salary of $38,583 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -6.5% vs the national median of $41,270. An estimated 6,180 file clerks are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $34,250 to $44,780 depending on location.
$38,583
Avg median salary in New York
$44,780
Highest paying metro
$34,250
Lowest paying metro
6,180
Employed in New York
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File Clerks salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY-NJ | $44,780 | $38,890 | $53,220 | 5,150 |
| Albany, NY | $40,650 | $34,030 | $49,390 | 220 |
| Central East New York | $38,890 | $33,450 | $43,500 | 50 |
| Syracuse, NY | $38,830 | $34,370 | $46,460 | 120 |
| Capital/Northern New York | $38,580 | $33,840 | $44,650 | 50 |
| Southwest New York | $38,570 | $31,760 | $44,930 | 40 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $37,960 | $31,940 | $43,020 | 60 |
| Buffalo, NY | $37,880 | $33,490 | $47,690 | 220 |
| Rochester, NY | $37,260 | $31,290 | $41,840 | 190 |
| Utica, NY | $36,760 | $33,510 | $42,540 | 40 |
| Binghamton, NY | $34,250 | $33,450 | $40,660 | 40 |