File Clerks Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $38,760 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.63
10th percentile $27,540
90th percentile $60,070
Employed locally 530
National median $41,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,540
    25th
    $36,560
    50th (median)
    $38,760
    75th
    $46,970
    90th
    $60,070

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    File Clerks salary vs area income 52% Median File Clerks salary is 48% 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
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $58,300
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $49,920
    Napa, CA $48,500
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $47,690
    Lancaster, PA $45,750
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $45,670

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$43,830
    Customer Service Representatives$41,300
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$42,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$63,140
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46,100
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$34,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do File Clerks make per hour in Pittsburgh?

    The median hourly wage for File Clerks in Pittsburgh, PA is $18.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.21 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsburgh above or below average for File Clerks salaries?

    The median File Clerks salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 6.1% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level File Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $27,540 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,560.