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How much does a file clerk make in Providence?

$36,400a year

Median yearly pay for file clerks in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $17.50 an hour or $3,033 a month.

Hourly
$17.50
Vs. national median
-17%
Rank among cities
214 of 252
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,390Median: $36,400Highest 10%: $61,860
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,390$15.57
25th$33,870$16.28
Median$36,400$17.50
75th$48,690$23.41
90th$61,860$29.74

Other cities in Rhode Island

Median yearly pay for file clerks.

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Related jobs in Providence

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$76,450
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$74,470
Eligibility Interviewer$64,560
Postal Service Mail Carrier$64,250
Postal Service Clerk$62,610
Brokerage Clerk$62,400
Production$61,890
Cargo and Freight Agent$60,260
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$60,230
Court$59,920
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a file clerk make an hour in Providence?

The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $17.50 ($36,400 a year).

Do file clerks make more in Providence than the national average?

No: $36,400 against $43,600 nationally, 17% less.

How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?

The median in Rhode Island is $36,400, so Providence pays 0% more.

Where does Providence rank for file clerk pay?

214 of 252 metro areas with data.

How much does a file clerk make starting out in Providence?

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,860 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.