How much does a file clerk make in North Carolina?
$43,260a year
Median yearly pay for file clerks in North Carolina. That is $20.80 an hour or $3,605 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.80
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,520Median: $43,260Highest 10%: $56,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,520 | $15.15 | |
| 25th | $36,880 | $17.73 | |
| Median | $43,260 | $20.80 | |
| 75th | $50,210 | $24.14 | |
| 90th | $56,790 | $27.30 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Durham, NC | $48,720 |
| Raleigh, NC | $47,560 |
| Charlotte, NC | $43,250 |
| Greensboro, NC | $42,590 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $41,270 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $41,050 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $40,230 |
| Hickory, NC | $40,160 |
| Asheville, NC | $39,640 |
| Wilmington, NC | $39,290 |
| Greenville, NC | $35,270 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for file clerks.
| 20. Michigan | $43,950 |
| 21. Maine | $43,910 |
| 22. Arizona | $43,690 |
| 23. North Carolina | $43,260 |
| 24. Tennessee | $43,010 |
| 25. Pennsylvania | $42,920 |
| 26. North Dakota | $42,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a file clerk make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $20.80 ($43,260 a year).
Do file clerks make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $43,260 against $43,600 nationally, 1% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for file clerk pay?
North Carolina ranks 23 of 49 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays file clerks the most?
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, with a median of $48,720 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.