How much does a file clerk make in Rhode Island?
$36,400a year
Median yearly pay for file clerks in Rhode Island. That is $17.50 an hour or $3,033 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.50
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 49
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,390Median: $36,400Highest 10%: $62,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,390 | $15.57 | |
| 25th | $33,870 | $16.28 | |
| Median | $36,400 | $17.50 | |
| 75th | $50,020 | $24.05 | |
| 90th | $62,840 | $30.21 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $36,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for file clerks.
| 43. Alabama | $38,290 |
| 44. New Mexico | $37,700 |
| 45. South Dakota | $36,640 |
| 46. Rhode Island | $36,400 |
| 47. Louisiana | $32,200 |
| 48. West Virginia | $31,600 |
| 49. Mississippi | $31,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a file clerk make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $17.50 ($36,400 a year).
Do file clerks make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
No: $36,400 against $43,600 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Rhode Island rank for file clerk pay?
Rhode Island ranks 46 of 49 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays file clerks the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $36,400 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.