How much does a file clerk make in Texas?
$39,480a year
Median yearly pay for file clerks in Texas. That is $18.98 an hour or $3,290 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.98
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 11,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,380Median: $39,480Highest 10%: $61,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,380 | $13.16 | |
| 25th | $33,000 | $15.87 | |
| Median | $39,480 | $18.98 | |
| 75th | $49,080 | $23.60 | |
| 90th | $61,800 | $29.71 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $46,400 |
| Midland, TX | $45,650 |
| Dallas, TX | $42,850 |
| Houston, TX | $41,400 |
| San Antonio, TX | $39,520 |
| Abilene, TX | $38,830 |
| Waco, TX | $38,500 |
| Amarillo, TX | $37,700 |
| Odessa, TX | $37,170 |
| Longview, TX | $36,670 |
| Sherman, TX | $36,670 |
| Killeen, TX | $36,640 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $36,290 |
| Beaumont, TX | $36,210 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $35,770 |
| Lubbock, TX | $35,500 |
| College Station, TX | $35,270 |
| Tyler, TX | $35,030 |
| El Paso, TX | $34,640 |
| Texarkana, TX | $34,510 |
| Laredo, TX | $34,270 |
| McAllen, TX | $33,510 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $31,480 |
| Brownsville, TX | $31,440 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for file clerks.
| 33. Delaware | $39,940 |
| 34. Virginia | $39,900 |
| 35. Indiana | $39,740 |
| 36. Texas | $39,480 |
| 37. South Carolina | $39,350 |
| 38. Kentucky | $39,250 |
| 39. Oklahoma | $39,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a file clerk make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $18.98 ($39,480 a year).
Do file clerks make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $39,480 against $43,600 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Texas rank for file clerk pay?
Texas ranks 36 of 49 states.
Which city in Texas pays file clerks the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $46,400 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.