File Clerks Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $37,040 -10.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.81
10th percentile $26,880
90th percentile $48,150
Employed locally 60
National median $41,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,880
    25th
    $31,830
    50th (median)
    $37,040
    75th
    $37,940
    90th
    $48,150

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    File Clerks salary vs area income 55% Median File Clerks salary is 45% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,480
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $50,920
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $48,160
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $47,830
    Richmond, VA $47,130
    Lynchburg, VA $45,030

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$44,560
    Office Clerks, General$41,210
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$42,410
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$45,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$60,690
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$31,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do File Clerks make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for File Clerks in Roanoke, VA is $17.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.15 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for File Clerks salaries?

    The median File Clerks salary in Roanoke, VA is 10.2% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level File Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $26,880 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,830.