How much does a file clerk make in Michigan?
$43,950a year
Median yearly pay for file clerks in Michigan. That is $21.13 an hour or $3,663 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.13
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,750Median: $43,950Highest 10%: $61,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,750 | $15.26 | |
| 25th | $37,050 | $17.81 | |
| Median | $43,950 | $21.13 | |
| 75th | $53,630 | $25.78 | |
| 90th | $61,900 | $29.76 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Muskegon, MI | $50,740 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $49,420 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $47,120 |
| Detroit, MI | $42,990 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $41,970 |
| Lansing, MI | $39,810 |
| South Bend, IN | $38,590 |
| Flint, MI | $37,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for file clerks.
| 17. New Hampshire | $44,390 |
| 18. New York | $44,340 |
| 19. Nevada | $44,150 |
| 20. Michigan | $43,950 |
| 21. Maine | $43,910 |
| 22. Arizona | $43,690 |
| 23. North Carolina | $43,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a file clerk make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $21.13 ($43,950 a year).
Do file clerks make more in Michigan than the national average?
Yes: $43,950 against $43,600 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Michigan rank for file clerk pay?
Michigan ranks 20 of 49 states.
Which city in Michigan pays file clerks the most?
Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI, with a median of $50,740 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.