File Clerks Salary in Southwest Montana

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

Median annual salary $36,290 -12.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.45
10th percentile $24,290
90th percentile $48,210
Employed locally 50
National median $41,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,290
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $36,290
    75th
    $41,750
    90th
    $48,210

    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 Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $43,540
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,090
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $31,910
    Customer Service Representatives $45,140
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $41,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for File Clerks in Southwest Montana is $17.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median File Clerks salary in Southwest Montana is 12.1% 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 Montana?

    Entry-level File Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $24,290 per year in Southwest Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.