File Clerks Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $50,920 +23.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.48
10th percentile $37,010
90th percentile $66,290
Employed locally 430
National median $41,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,010
    25th
    $41,600
    50th (median)
    $50,920
    75th
    $63,150
    90th
    $66,290

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    File Clerks salary vs area income 54% Median File Clerks salary is 46% 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
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $53,860
    Medford, OR $53,840
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $51,770
    Oregon $49,340
    Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI $48,840
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $48,360

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $50,230
    Customer Service Representatives $47,280
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $52,450
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $53,050
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $52,260
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $42,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do File Clerks make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for File Clerks in Portland, OR-WA is $24.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.82 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for File Clerks salaries?

    The median File Clerks salary in Portland, OR-WA is 23.4% 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 $37,010 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,600.