How much does a file clerk make in Rochester?
$41,600a year
Median yearly pay for file clerks in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $20.00 an hour or $3,467 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.00
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 134 of 252
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,990Median: $41,600Highest 10%: $53,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,990 | $16.34 | |
| 25th | $38,100 | $18.32 | |
| Median | $41,600 | $20.00 | |
| 75th | $48,650 | $23.39 | |
| 90th | $53,660 | $25.80 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for file clerks.
| New York, NY | $44,710 |
| Buffalo, NY | $44,250 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $42,670 |
| Albany, NY | $42,070 |
| Syracuse, NY | $39,990 |
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Salaries for every job in Rochester, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a file clerk make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $20.00 ($41,600 a year).
Do file clerks make more in Rochester than the national average?
No: $41,600 against $43,600 nationally, 5% less.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $44,340, so Rochester pays 6% less.
Where does Rochester rank for file clerk pay?
134 of 252 metro areas with data.
How much does a file clerk make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $53,660 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.