How much does a file clerk make in Tennessee?
$43,010a year
Median yearly pay for file clerks in Tennessee. That is $20.68 an hour or $3,584 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.68
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,460Median: $43,010Highest 10%: $59,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,460 | $12.72 | |
| 25th | $36,420 | $17.51 | |
| Median | $43,010 | $20.68 | |
| 75th | $49,030 | $23.57 | |
| 90th | $59,020 | $28.38 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $46,990 |
| Memphis, TN | $43,000 |
| Knoxville, TN | $41,720 |
| Clarksville, TN | $40,910 |
| Jackson, TN | $39,030 |
| Kingsport, TN | $38,690 |
| Morristown, TN | $36,810 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $36,400 |
| Johnson City, TN | $36,220 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for file clerks.
| 21. Maine | $43,910 |
| 22. Arizona | $43,690 |
| 23. North Carolina | $43,260 |
| 24. Tennessee | $43,010 |
| 25. Pennsylvania | $42,920 |
| 26. North Dakota | $42,860 |
| 27. Kansas | $42,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a file clerk make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $20.68 ($43,010 a year).
Do file clerks make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $43,010 against $43,600 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for file clerk pay?
Tennessee ranks 24 of 49 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays file clerks the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $46,990 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.