How much does a file clerk make in Louisiana?
$32,200a year
Median yearly pay for file clerks in Louisiana. That is $15.48 an hour or $2,683 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.48
- Vs. national median
- -26%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,920Median: $32,200Highest 10%: $44,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,920 | $10.06 | |
| 25th | $24,960 | $12.00 | |
| Median | $32,200 | $15.48 | |
| 75th | $38,690 | $18.60 | |
| 90th | $44,150 | $21.23 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $32,740 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $32,160 |
| Lafayette, LA | $31,760 |
| Shreveport, LA | $29,590 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $27,680 |
| Houma, LA | $27,240 |
| Monroe, LA | $27,080 |
| Slidell, LA | $26,530 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for file clerks.
| 44. New Mexico | $37,700 |
| 45. South Dakota | $36,640 |
| 46. Rhode Island | $36,400 |
| 47. Louisiana | $32,200 |
| 48. West Virginia | $31,600 |
| 49. Mississippi | $31,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a file clerk make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $15.48 ($32,200 a year).
Do file clerks make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $32,200 against $43,600 nationally, 26% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for file clerk pay?
Louisiana ranks 47 of 49 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays file clerks the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $32,740 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.