File Clerks Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $47,330 +14.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.76
10th percentile $35,800
90th percentile $70,060
Employed locally 1,070
National median $41,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,800
    25th
    $41,170
    50th (median)
    $47,330
    75th
    $55,420
    90th
    $70,060

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    File Clerks salary vs area income 46% Median File Clerks salary is 54% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $48,970
    Customer Service Representatives $46,940
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $53,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $72,380
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $56,730
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $50,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do File Clerks make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for File Clerks in San Diego, CA is $22.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.62 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for File Clerks salaries?

    The median File Clerks salary in San Diego, CA is 14.7% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level File Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $35,800 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,170.