How much does a file clerk make in New York?
$44,340a year
Median yearly pay for file clerks in New York. That is $21.32 an hour or $3,695 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.32
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,270Median: $44,340Highest 10%: $59,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,270 | $16.48 | |
| 25th | $39,160 | $18.83 | |
| Median | $44,340 | $21.32 | |
| 75th | $51,530 | $24.77 | |
| 90th | $59,770 | $28.74 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $44,710 |
| Buffalo, NY | $44,250 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $42,670 |
| Albany, NY | $42,070 |
| Rochester, NY | $41,600 |
| Syracuse, NY | $39,990 |
| Utica, NY | $37,190 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for file clerks.
| 15. Connecticut | $44,810 |
| 16. New Jersey | $44,400 |
| 17. New Hampshire | $44,390 |
| 18. New York | $44,340 |
| 19. Nevada | $44,150 |
| 20. Michigan | $43,950 |
| 21. Maine | $43,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a file clerk make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $21.32 ($44,340 a year).
Do file clerks make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $44,340 against $43,600 nationally, 2% more.
Where does New York rank for file clerk pay?
New York ranks 18 of 49 states.
Which city in New York pays file clerks the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $44,710 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.