How much does a file clerk make in Syracuse?
$39,990a year
Median yearly pay for file clerks in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $19.23 an hour or $3,333 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.23
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 160 of 252
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,560Median: $39,990Highest 10%: $61,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,560 | $15.65 | |
| 25th | $36,880 | $17.73 | |
| Median | $39,990 | $19.23 | |
| 75th | $47,960 | $23.06 | |
| 90th | $61,070 | $29.36 |
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 |
| Rochester, NY | $41,600 |
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Salaries for every job in Syracuse, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a file clerk make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $19.23 ($39,990 a year).
Do file clerks make more in Syracuse than the national average?
No: $39,990 against $43,600 nationally, 8% less.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $44,340, so Syracuse pays 10% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for file clerk pay?
160 of 252 metro areas with data.
How much does a file clerk make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,070 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.