File Clerks Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,870 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.21
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $63,830
Employed locally 90
National median $41,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $37,870
    75th
    $45,810
    90th
    $63,830

    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 Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $39,800
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,430
    Customer Service Representatives $40,000
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,400
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do File Clerks make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for File Clerks in Northwest Illinois is $18.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.67 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for File Clerks salaries?

    The median File Clerks salary in Northwest Illinois is 8.2% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level File Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.