File Clerks Salary in Reading, PA

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

Median annual salary $40,180 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.32
10th percentile $23,370
90th percentile $51,460
Employed locally 40
National median $41,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,370
    25th
    $34,720
    50th (median)
    $40,180
    75th
    $51,360
    90th
    $51,460

    Reading economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,684 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 Reading, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $45,100
    Customer Service Representatives $39,680
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,040
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,250
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $46,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do File Clerks make per hour in Reading?

    The median hourly wage for File Clerks in Reading, PA is $19.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.48 or more per hour.

    Is Reading above or below average for File Clerks salaries?

    The median File Clerks salary in Reading, PA is 2.6% 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 Reading?

    Entry-level File Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $23,370 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,720.