File Clerks Salary in South Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,200 -7.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.37
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $52,740
Employed locally 70
National median $41,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $30,090
    50th (median)
    $38,200
    75th
    $49,330
    90th
    $52,740

    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

    Related occupations in South Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $40,770
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $36,850
    Customer Service Representatives $38,430
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,780
    Tellers $36,630
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do File Clerks make per hour in South Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for File Clerks in South Illinois is $18.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.39 or more per hour.

    Is South Illinois above or below average for File Clerks salaries?

    The median File Clerks salary in South Illinois is 7.4% 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 South Illinois?

    Entry-level File Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,090.