How much does a file clerk make in Portland?
$45,800a year
Median yearly pay for file clerks in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $22.02 an hour or $3,817 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.02
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 68 of 252
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,910Median: $45,800Highest 10%: $51,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,910 | $18.23 | |
| 25th | $42,210 | $20.29 | |
| Median | $45,800 | $22.02 | |
| 75th | $47,360 | $22.77 | |
| 90th | $51,970 | $24.99 |
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| No other city in the state with data. |
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How much does a file clerk make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $22.02 ($45,800 a year).
Do file clerks make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $45,800 against $43,600 nationally, 5% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $43,910, so Portland pays 4% more.
Where does Portland rank for file clerk pay?
68 of 252 metro areas with data.
How much does a file clerk make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,970 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.