File Clerks Salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $30,010 -27.3% vs national
Median hourly $14.43
10th percentile $27,770
90th percentile $46,800
Employed locally 100
National median $41,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,770
    25th
    $30,010
    50th (median)
    $30,010
    75th
    $37,520
    90th
    $46,800

    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

    Related occupations in Northeastern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$37,640
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$39,320
    Customer Service Representatives$37,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$57,640
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$44,140
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$33,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do File Clerks make per hour in Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for File Clerks in Northeastern Pennsylvania is $14.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.72 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern Pennsylvania above or below average for File Clerks salaries?

    The median File Clerks salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania is 27.3% 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level File Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $27,770 per year in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,010.