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File Clerks is a notable career in the 43 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare File Clerks against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 43-4071 |
| title | File Clerks |
| onet code | 43-4071.00 |
| description | 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. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 43 |
| tot emp | 78,980 |
| a mean | 43,700 |
| a median | 41,270 |
| a pct10 | 29,620 |
| a pct25 | 35,120 |
| a pct75 | 50,020 |
| a pct90 | 61,080 |
| h mean | 21 |
| h median | 19 |
The day-to-day work of a file clerks typically centers on scan or read incoming materials to determine how and where they should be classified or filed. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, and Writing. Across the top 9 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.10 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working file clerks, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (40.1%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 25% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in District of Columbia at $57,560 and lowest in Louisiana at $30,030 — a 1.9× spread. The top five states (District of Columbia, Oregon, Rhode Island, Washington, California) average $49,872. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $57,560 | $57,360 | $43,190 | $77,870 | 180 |
| Oregon | $49,340 | $49,150 | $33,800 | $65,290 | 950 |
| Rhode Island | $48,440 | $47,090 | $31,430 | $62,590 | 90 |
| Washington | $47,100 | $49,530 | $36,450 | $65,550 | 590 |
| California | $46,920 | $49,950 | $35,640 | $70,060 | 9,740 |
| Massachusetts | $46,570 | $48,800 | $34,660 | $63,700 | 790 |
| Illinois | $46,320 | $48,920 | $31,610 | $70,070 | 3,740 |
| Hawaii | $46,250 | $47,310 | $36,960 | $55,430 | 140 |
| Minnesota | $45,310 | $47,040 | $36,840 | $60,010 | 730 |
| Iowa | $44,930 | $44,100 | $28,270 | $61,490 | 430 |
| Wisconsin | $44,650 | $44,580 | $32,610 | $58,320 | 1,660 |
| Maryland | $44,610 | $45,210 | $34,180 | $59,790 | 850 |
| New Jersey | $44,530 | $46,050 | $31,970 | $63,890 | 2,690 |
| Virginia | $44,290 | $45,300 | $33,530 | $59,230 | 1,420 |
| Alaska | $44,030 | $45,150 | $29,220 | $62,910 | 220 |
| North Carolina | $43,450 | $43,020 | $28,280 | $55,470 | 2,210 |
| New York | $43,060 | $45,200 | $33,770 | $57,520 | 4,450 |
| New Hampshire | $42,650 | $43,600 | $25,950 | $61,450 | 250 |
| Michigan | $42,640 | $44,200 | $32,670 | $60,360 | 2,090 |
| Ohio | $42,620 | $46,210 | $29,400 | $62,870 | 1,920 |
| Connecticut | $42,090 | $43,760 | $32,640 | $59,650 | 420 |
| Tennessee | $41,970 | $43,200 | $27,870 | $59,390 | 2,750 |
| North Dakota | $41,900 | $44,720 | $34,830 | $52,030 | 70 |
| Colorado | $41,520 | $43,660 | $33,280 | $57,850 | 1,550 |
| Arizona | $41,390 | $44,160 | $33,600 | $56,630 | 2,110 |
| Pennsylvania | $41,230 | $43,800 | $29,320 | $60,320 | 2,570 |
| Maine | $40,550 | $41,200 | $32,630 | $49,500 | 190 |
| Idaho | $40,340 | $41,780 | $29,670 | $56,650 | 520 |
| Vermont | $39,890 | $42,860 | $28,430 | $56,830 | 90 |
| Florida | $39,350 | $42,900 | $31,200 | $57,240 | 6,350 |
| Kansas | $39,070 | $40,010 | $27,890 | $51,320 | 680 |
| Oklahoma | $38,880 | $40,550 | $27,680 | $55,730 | 1,460 |
| South Carolina | $38,860 | $40,870 | $29,550 | $57,170 | 1,020 |
| Indiana | $38,790 | $41,270 | $30,800 | $55,650 | 1,970 |
| Nebraska | $38,700 | $40,040 | $31,200 | $51,040 | 860 |
| Utah | $38,670 | $40,550 | $31,560 | $53,790 | 580 |
| Nevada | $37,740 | $42,260 | $29,550 | $55,880 | 960 |
| Georgia | $37,520 | $39,780 | $24,100 | $52,080 | 2,100 |
| Texas | $37,400 | $39,360 | $24,870 | $59,460 | 12,820 |
| Delaware | $37,270 | $37,680 | $28,380 | $47,640 | — |
| Missouri | $37,230 | $41,200 | $27,390 | $58,600 | 970 |
| Arkansas | $36,870 | $38,270 | $26,300 | $52,980 | 360 |
| New Mexico | $36,860 | $39,110 | $25,700 | $50,450 | 420 |
| South Dakota | $36,360 | $35,330 | $31,630 | $37,350 | — |
| Montana | $36,160 | $36,300 | $24,290 | $48,790 | 600 |
| Alabama | $36,030 | $39,410 | $26,620 | $55,070 | 180 |
| West Virginia | $35,110 | $36,420 | $22,350 | $50,970 | 230 |
| Wyoming | $34,770 | $38,950 | $28,950 | $52,000 | 40 |
| Kentucky | $33,530 | $35,220 | $26,540 | $45,200 | 280 |
| Louisiana | $30,030 | $31,670 | $18,540 | $43,730 | 740 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for file clerks. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Admissions Clerk or Blueprint Clerk frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how File Clerks compares to others in the 43 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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