File Clerks Salary in Southwest Maine

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,920 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.23
10th percentile $34,960
90th percentile $55,660
Employed locally 40
National median $41,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,960
    25th
    $36,590
    50th (median)
    $37,920
    75th
    $45,700
    90th
    $55,660

    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 Southwest Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $42,290
    Customer Service Representatives $45,610
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,140
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,920
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $43,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do File Clerks make per hour in Southwest Maine?

    The median hourly wage for File Clerks in Southwest Maine is $18.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.80 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Maine above or below average for File Clerks salaries?

    The median File Clerks salary in Southwest Maine is 8.1% 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 Southwest Maine?

    Entry-level File Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $34,960 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,590.