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.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 210 | $31,540 | $15.16 | |
| Alaska | 170 | $40,360 | $19.40 | |
| Arizona | 2,170 | $39,190 | $18.84 | |
| Arkansas | 420 | $29,260 | $14.07 | |
| California | 9,960 | $42,130 | $20.26 | |
| Colorado | 1,580 | $38,770 | $18.64 | |
| Connecticut | 450 | $41,780 | $20.09 | |
| Delaware | 690 | $30,460 | $14.65 | |
| District of Columbia | 190 | $58,640 | $28.19 | |
| Florida | 5,730 | $35,780 | $17.20 | |
| Georgia | 2,320 | $34,030 | $16.36 | |
| Hawaii | 300 | $40,210 | $19.33 | |
| Idaho | 490 | $35,570 | $17.10 | |
| Illinois | 4,260 | $38,890 | $18.70 | |
| Indiana | 1,750 | $34,730 | $16.70 | |
| Iowa | 370 | $34,650 | $16.66 | |
| Kansas | 870 | $34,590 | $16.63 | |
| Kentucky | 490 | $32,820 | $15.78 | |
| Louisiana | 1,310 | $30,920 | $14.87 | |
| Maine | 250 | $33,990 | $16.34 | |
| Maryland | 1,120 | $42,000 | $20.19 | |
| Massachusetts | 690 | $48,260 | $23.20 | |
| Michigan | 2,090 | $37,870 | $18.21 | |
| Minnesota | 1,080 | $39,020 | $18.76 | |
| Mississippi | 540 | $27,550 | $13.25 | |
| Missouri | 1,510 | $35,840 | $17.23 | |
| Montana | 380 | $31,720 | $15.25 | |
| Nebraska | 530 | $37,820 | $18.19 | |
| Nevada | 860 | $36,640 | $17.62 | |
| New Hampshire | 170 | $36,120 | $17.37 | |
| New Jersey | 8,300 | $34,700 | $16.69 | |
| New Mexico | 540 | $34,590 | $16.63 | |
| New York | 5,050 | $38,320 | $18.43 | |
| North Carolina | 1,190 | $35,050 | $16.85 | |
| North Dakota | 70 | $35,390 | $17.02 | |
| Ohio | 2,680 | $37,040 | $17.81 | |
| Oklahoma | 1,710 | $35,040 | $16.85 | |
| Oregon | 1,050 | $37,720 | $18.14 | |
| Pennsylvania | 2,810 | $35,510 | $17.07 | |
| Rhode Island | $39,570 | $19.02 | ||
| South Carolina | 980 | $32,550 | $15.65 | |
| South Dakota | 40 | $27,060 | $13.01 | |
| Tennessee | 2,500 | $35,880 | $17.25 | |
| Texas | 8,630 | $34,530 | $16.60 | |
| Utah | 1,080 | $37,610 | $18.08 | |
| Vermont | 100 | $36,110 | $17.36 | |
| Virginia | 1,490 | $33,300 | $16.01 | |
| Washington | 1,460 | $41,820 | $20.11 | |
| West Virginia | 370 | $34,940 | $16.80 | |
| Wisconsin | 2,240 | $33,870 | $16.29 | |
| Wyoming | 60 | $28,920 | $13.91 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to provide basic administrative support under the supervision of office managers, administrative assistants, secretaries, and other office personnel. Includes instruction in typing, keyboarding, filing, general business correspondence, office equipment operation, and communications skills.
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ
Certificate
Rio Salado College
Tempe, AZ
Certificate
Arkansas State University Three Rivers
Malvern, AR
Certificate
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$36,820 per yearNational average salaryDecliningJob growth rate
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High school diploma or equivalentTypical education requirement
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Short-term on-the-job trainingTypical on-the-job training requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as file clerks.
- Less than high school 4%
- High school graduate 26%
- College dropout 29%
- Associate’s degree 13%
- Bachelor’s degree 21%
- Master’s degree 5%
- Doctorate degree 1%
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