File Clerks Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $35,160 -14.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.90
10th percentile $27,100
90th percentile $49,480
Employed locally 70
National median $41,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,100
    25th
    $28,920
    50th (median)
    $35,160
    75th
    $38,240
    90th
    $49,480

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    File Clerks salary vs area income 57% Median File Clerks salary is 43% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — File Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Modesto, CA $51,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,990
    Richmond, VA $47,130
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $46,700
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $45,900
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $43,420

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $40,940
    Office Clerks, General $38,370
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,800
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,470
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $34,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do File Clerks make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for File Clerks in Springfield, MO is $16.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.18 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for File Clerks salaries?

    The median File Clerks salary in Springfield, MO is 14.8% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level File Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $27,100 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,920.