How much does a file clerk make in New Jersey?
$44,400a year
Median yearly pay for file clerks in New Jersey. That is $21.35 an hour or $3,700 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.35
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,370Median: $44,400Highest 10%: $65,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,370 | $16.04 | |
| 25th | $37,620 | $18.09 | |
| Median | $44,400 | $21.35 | |
| 75th | $52,700 | $25.34 | |
| 90th | $65,100 | $31.30 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Atlantic City, NJ | $46,880 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $45,980 |
| New York, NY | $44,710 |
| Trenton, NJ | $44,570 |
| Allentown, PA | $43,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for file clerks.
| 13. Wisconsin | $45,130 |
| 14. Maryland | $44,920 |
| 15. Connecticut | $44,810 |
| 16. New Jersey | $44,400 |
| 17. New Hampshire | $44,390 |
| 18. New York | $44,340 |
| 19. Nevada | $44,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a file clerk make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $21.35 ($44,400 a year).
Do file clerks make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $44,400 against $43,600 nationally, 2% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for file clerk pay?
New Jersey ranks 16 of 49 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays file clerks the most?
Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ, with a median of $46,880 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.