How much does a file clerk make in Madison?
$47,370a year
Median yearly pay for file clerks in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $22.77 an hour or $3,948 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.77
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 42 of 252
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,300Median: $47,370Highest 10%: $62,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,300 | $16.01 | |
| 25th | $39,980 | $19.22 | |
| Median | $47,370 | $22.77 | |
| 75th | $52,060 | $25.03 | |
| 90th | $62,170 | $29.89 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for file clerks.
| Janesville, WI | $47,340 |
| Racine, WI | $47,270 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $46,650 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $45,970 |
| Appleton, WI | $45,840 |
| Green Bay, WI | $45,390 |
| Duluth, MN | $45,140 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $44,320 |
| Wausau, WI | $41,790 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $38,530 |
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Salaries for every job in Madison, WIFrequently asked questions
How much does a file clerk make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $22.77 ($47,370 a year).
Do file clerks make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $47,370 against $43,600 nationally, 9% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $45,130, so Madison pays 5% more.
Where does Madison rank for file clerk pay?
42 of 252 metro areas with data.
How much does a file clerk make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,170 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.