File Clerks Salary in Southern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $41,530 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.97
10th percentile $31,730
90th percentile $58,840
Employed locally 60
National median $41,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,730
    25th
    $35,330
    50th (median)
    $41,530
    75th
    $48,010
    90th
    $58,840

    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 Southern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $41,860
    Customer Service Representatives $38,900
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,370
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,550
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $44,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do File Clerks make per hour in Southern Michigan?

    The median hourly wage for File Clerks in Southern Michigan is $19.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.16 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Michigan above or below average for File Clerks salaries?

    The median File Clerks salary in Southern Michigan is 0.6% 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 Southern Michigan?

    Entry-level File Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $31,730 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,330.