How much does a file clerk make in Seattle?
$45,910a year
Median yearly pay for file clerks in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $22.07 an hour or $3,826 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.07
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 65 of 252
- Jobs in the area
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,530Median: $45,910Highest 10%: $64,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,530 | $19.00 | |
| 25th | $45,830 | $22.03 | |
| Median | $45,910 | $22.07 | |
| 75th | $54,610 | $26.25 | |
| 90th | $64,280 | $30.90 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for file clerks.
| Portland, OR | $52,280 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Brokerage Clerk | $82,680 |
| Production | $81,850 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker | $81,640 |
| Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant | $80,860 |
| Public Safety Telecommunicator | $80,180 |
| Court | $77,860 |
| Meter Reader | $74,030 |
| Eligibility Interviewer | $67,710 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk | $66,630 |
| Statistical Assistant | $63,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a file clerk make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $22.07 ($45,910 a year).
Do file clerks make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $45,910 against $43,600 nationally, 5% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $45,830, so Seattle pays 0% more.
Where does Seattle rank for file clerk pay?
65 of 252 metro areas with data.
How much does a file clerk make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,280 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.