How much does a file clerk make in Virginia?
$39,900a year
Median yearly pay for file clerks in Virginia. That is $19.18 an hour or $3,325 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.18
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $39,900Highest 10%: $56,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $34,000 | $16.35 | |
| Median | $39,900 | $19.18 | |
| 75th | $47,940 | $23.05 | |
| 90th | $56,970 | $27.39 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Richmond, VA | $47,020 |
| Washington, DC | $43,270 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $41,930 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $41,050 |
| Kingsport, TN | $38,690 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $38,250 |
| Roanoke, VA | $37,950 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $35,400 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $25,810 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for file clerks.
| 31. Ohio | $40,650 |
| 32. Nebraska | $40,640 |
| 33. Delaware | $39,940 |
| 34. Virginia | $39,900 |
| 35. Indiana | $39,740 |
| 36. Texas | $39,480 |
| 37. South Carolina | $39,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a file clerk make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $19.18 ($39,900 a year).
Do file clerks make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $39,900 against $43,600 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Virginia rank for file clerk pay?
Virginia ranks 34 of 49 states.
Which city in Virginia pays file clerks the most?
Richmond, VA, with a median of $47,020 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.