How much does a file clerk make in Pennsylvania?
$42,920a year
Median yearly pay for file clerks in Pennsylvania. That is $20.63 an hour or $3,577 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.63
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,270Median: $42,920Highest 10%: $60,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,270 | $15.51 | |
| 25th | $38,370 | $18.45 | |
| Median | $42,920 | $20.63 | |
| 75th | $49,750 | $23.92 | |
| 90th | $60,180 | $28.93 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Harrisburg, PA | $48,800 |
| State College, PA | $48,280 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $45,980 |
| York, PA | $43,680 |
| Lancaster, PA | $43,540 |
| Allentown, PA | $43,080 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $42,920 |
| Reading, PA | $41,610 |
| Erie, PA | $40,150 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $39,730 |
| Scranton, PA | $39,430 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for file clerks.
| 22. Arizona | $43,690 |
| 23. North Carolina | $43,260 |
| 24. Tennessee | $43,010 |
| 25. Pennsylvania | $42,920 |
| 26. North Dakota | $42,860 |
| 27. Kansas | $42,130 |
| 28. Florida | $41,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a file clerk make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $20.63 ($42,920 a year).
Do file clerks make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $42,920 against $43,600 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for file clerk pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 25 of 49 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays file clerks the most?
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA, with a median of $48,800 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.