File Clerks Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $42,480 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.42
10th percentile $32,630
90th percentile $49,570
Employed locally 90
National median $41,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,630
    25th
    $38,240
    50th (median)
    $42,480
    75th
    $46,010
    90th
    $49,570

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    File Clerks salary vs area income 48% Median File Clerks salary is 52% 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
    Medford, OR $53,840
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $51,770
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $48,460
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $48,360
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $46,940
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $45,960

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,990
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $51,720
    Customer Service Representatives $46,150
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $49,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,230
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $45,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do File Clerks make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for File Clerks in Portland, ME is $20.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.99 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for File Clerks salaries?

    The median File Clerks salary in Portland, ME is 2.9% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level File Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $32,630 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,240.