File Clerks Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $58,300 +41.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.03
10th percentile $35,230
90th percentile $73,810
Employed locally 50
National median $41,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,230
    25th
    $39,220
    50th (median)
    $58,300
    75th
    $58,310
    90th
    $73,810

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    File Clerks salary vs area income 62% Median File Clerks salary is 38% 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
    District of Columbia $57,560
    Gainesville, FL $55,650
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $53,860
    Medford, OR $53,840

    Nearby metros — File Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,480
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $58,780
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $53,860
    Modesto, CA $51,330
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $49,420
    Salinas, CA $48,980

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $47,520
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $50,910
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $57,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $73,910
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $51,960
    Customer Service Representatives $44,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do File Clerks make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for File Clerks in San Luis Obispo, CA is $28.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.33 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for File Clerks salaries?

    The median File Clerks salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 41.3% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level File Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $35,230 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,220.