File Clerks Salary in Southeast Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $31,870 -22.8% vs national
Median hourly $15.32
10th percentile $25,720
90th percentile $35,010
National median $41,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,720
    25th
    $27,390
    50th (median)
    $31,870
    75th
    $31,870
    90th
    $35,010

    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 Southeast Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$36,750
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$36,050
    Customer Service Representatives$37,120
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$38,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$50,960
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$31,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do File Clerks make per hour in Southeast Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for File Clerks in Southeast Missouri is $15.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $15.84 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Missouri above or below average for File Clerks salaries?

    The median File Clerks salary in Southeast Missouri is 22.8% 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 Southeast Missouri?

    Entry-level File Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $25,720 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,390.