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File Clerks Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do File Clerks make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$49,040
Median Annual Salary
▲
+4.5% vs 2024
$53,640
Mean Salary
$49,040
Median Salary
$23.58
Hourly Rate
9,520 people work as File Clerks in California
File Clerks salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
File Clerks in California earn a median salary of $49,040 per year ($4,086/month).
This is 15.7% above the national average of $42,387.
California ranks #5 out of 49 states for File Clerks pay.
Approximately 9,520 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 4.5% compared to 2024.
About This Job: File Clerks
File correspondence, cards, invoices, receipts, and other records in alphabetical or numerical order or according to the filing system used. Locate and remove material from file when requested.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension
3.75
Active Listening
3.12
Writing
3.0
Speaking
3.0
Critical Thinking
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Administrative
3.96
English Language
3.69
Computers and Electronics
3.5
Customer and Personal Service
3.48
Mathematics
2.97
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(40.1% of workers)
Salaries for File Clerks in California range from $36,780 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $78,100 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $39,780 and $62,440.
Median $49,040
P10: $36,780P25: $39,780P75: $62,440P90: $78,100
10th
$36,780
25th
$39,780
Median
$49,040
75th
$62,440
90th
$78,100
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$36,780
$17.68
$3,065
25th Percentile
$39,780
$19.12
$3,315
Median (50th)
$49,040
$23.58
$4,086
75th Percentile
$62,440
$30.02
$5,203
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$78,100
$37.55
$6,508
Note: The mean (average) salary of $53,640 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for File Clerks in California is $49,040 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $53,640.
What is the salary range for a File Clerks in California?
Salaries for File Clerks in California range from $36,780 at the 10th percentile to $78,100 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $39,780 and $62,440.
What is the starting salary for a File Clerks in California?
Entry-level File Clerks positions in California typically start around $36,780 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $39,780 (25th percentile).
How many people work as File Clerks in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 9,520 people are employed as File Clerks in California.
What is the hourly rate for a File Clerks in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a File Clerks in California is approximately $23.58 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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