File Clerks Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $37,710 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.13
10th percentile $26,520
90th percentile $45,800
Employed locally 60
National median $41,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,520
    25th
    $35,670
    50th (median)
    $37,710
    75th
    $38,870
    90th
    $45,800

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    File Clerks salary vs area income 55% Median File Clerks salary is 45% 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
    Kansas City, MO-KS $42,620
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $41,600
    Clarksville, TN-KY $40,410
    Wichita, KS $39,150
    Jacksonville, FL $38,680
    Jackson, TN $37,900

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,140
    Customer Service Representatives $39,870
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,130
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $34,480
    Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $37,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do File Clerks make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for File Clerks in Topeka, KS is $18.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.64 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for File Clerks salaries?

    The median File Clerks salary in Topeka, KS is 8.6% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level File Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $26,520 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,670.