How much does a file clerk make in Boston?
$50,680a year
Median yearly pay for file clerks in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $24.37 an hour or $4,223 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.37
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 252
- Jobs in the area
- 450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,770Median: $50,680Highest 10%: $70,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,770 | $18.16 | |
| 25th | $45,560 | $21.90 | |
| Median | $50,680 | $24.37 | |
| 75th | $58,860 | $28.30 | |
| 90th | $70,210 | $33.75 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for file clerks.
| Springfield, MA | $46,250 |
| Worcester, MA | $45,160 |
| Providence, RI | $36,400 |
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Salaries for every job in Boston, MAFrequently asked questions
How much does a file clerk make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $24.37 ($50,680 a year).
Do file clerks make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $50,680 against $43,600 nationally, 16% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $48,310, so Boston pays 5% more.
Where does Boston rank for file clerk pay?
18 of 252 metro areas with data.
How much does a file clerk make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,210 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.