How much does a file clerk make in Modesto?
$52,830a year
Median yearly pay for file clerks in the Modesto, CA metro area. That is $25.40 an hour or $4,403 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.40
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 252
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,700Median: $52,830Highest 10%: $63,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,700 | $17.16 | |
| 25th | $40,880 | $19.65 | |
| Median | $52,830 | $25.40 | |
| 75th | $61,400 | $29.52 | |
| 90th | $63,570 | $30.56 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for file clerks.
| San Jose, CA | $60,840 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $60,530 |
| Salinas, CA | $59,040 |
| Vallejo, CA | $56,750 |
| San Francisco, CA | $54,910 |
| 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 |
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Salaries for every job in Modesto, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a file clerk make an hour in Modesto?
The median hourly pay in the Modesto, CA metro area is $25.40 ($52,830 a year).
Do file clerks make more in Modesto than the national average?
Yes: $52,830 against $43,600 nationally, 21% more.
How does Modesto compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $49,040, so Modesto pays 8% more.
Where does Modesto rank for file clerk pay?
12 of 252 metro areas with data.
How much does a file clerk make starting out in Modesto?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,570 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.