File Clerks Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $49,420 +19.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.76
10th percentile $36,440
90th percentile $69,380
Employed locally 120
National median $41,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,440
    25th
    $37,490
    50th (median)
    $49,420
    75th
    $60,990
    90th
    $69,380

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    File Clerks salary vs area income 48% Median File Clerks salary is 52% 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
    Salinas, CA $48,980

    Related occupations in Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $49,860
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $59,950
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $55,370
    Customer Service Representatives $48,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $72,980
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $45,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do File Clerks make per hour in Santa Rosa?

    The median hourly wage for File Clerks in Santa Rosa, CA is $23.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.28 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Rosa above or below average for File Clerks salaries?

    The median File Clerks salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 19.7% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level File Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $36,440 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,490.