File Clerks Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $46,940 +13.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.57
10th percentile $35,760
90th percentile $69,800
Employed locally 520
National median $41,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,760
    25th
    $38,120
    50th (median)
    $46,940
    75th
    $57,950
    90th
    $69,800

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    File Clerks salary vs area income 50% Median File Clerks salary is 50% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $58,780
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $58,300
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $53,860
    Modesto, CA $51,330
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $49,420

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $48,000
    Customer Service Representatives $47,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $74,700
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $51,160
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $57,280
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $56,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do File Clerks make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for File Clerks in Sacramento, CA is $22.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.25 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for File Clerks salaries?

    The median File Clerks salary in Sacramento, CA is 13.7% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level File Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $35,760 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,120.