How much does a file clerk make in California?
$49,040a year
Median yearly pay for file clerks in California. That is $23.58 an hour or $4,087 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.58
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 9,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,780Median: $49,040Highest 10%: $78,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,780 | $17.68 | |
| 25th | $39,780 | $19.13 | |
| Median | $49,040 | $23.58 | |
| 75th | $62,440 | $30.02 | |
| 90th | $78,100 | $37.55 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $60,840 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $60,530 |
| Salinas, CA | $59,040 |
| Vallejo, CA | $56,750 |
| Napa, CA | $55,980 |
| San Francisco, CA | $54,910 |
| Hanford, CA | $53,860 |
| Modesto, CA | $52,830 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $50,260 |
| Riverside, CA | $49,180 |
| Stockton, CA | $49,050 |
| Sacramento, CA | $49,040 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $48,450 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $48,400 |
| San Diego, CA | $47,720 |
| Oxnard, CA | $46,680 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $46,160 |
| Visalia, CA | $45,660 |
| Fresno, CA | $44,610 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $43,620 |
| Chico, CA | $39,250 |
| Redding, CA | $39,110 |
| El Centro, CA | $37,170 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for file clerks.
| 2. Hawaii | $50,630 |
| 3. Illinois | $49,920 |
| 4. Alaska | $49,910 |
| 5. California | $49,040 |
| 6. Massachusetts | $48,310 |
| 7. Vermont | $47,540 |
| 8. Minnesota | $46,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a file clerk make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $23.58 ($49,040 a year).
Do file clerks make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $49,040 against $43,600 nationally, 12% more.
Where does California rank for file clerk pay?
California ranks 5 of 49 states.
Which city in California pays file clerks the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $60,840 a year.
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.