How much does a file clerk make in Washington?
$45,830a year
Median yearly pay for file clerks in Washington. That is $22.03 an hour or $3,819 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.03
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,410Median: $45,830Highest 10%: $63,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,410 | $17.50 | |
| 25th | $42,770 | $20.56 | |
| Median | $45,830 | $22.03 | |
| 75th | $52,940 | $25.45 | |
| 90th | $63,670 | $30.61 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $52,280 |
| Seattle, WA | $45,910 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for file clerks.
| 9. Iowa | $46,560 |
| 10. Colorado | $46,490 |
| 11. Idaho | $45,910 |
| 12. Washington | $45,830 |
| 13. Wisconsin | $45,130 |
| 14. Maryland | $44,920 |
| 15. Connecticut | $44,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a file clerk make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $22.03 ($45,830 a year).
Do file clerks make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $45,830 against $43,600 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Washington rank for file clerk pay?
Washington ranks 12 of 49 states.
Which city in Washington pays file clerks the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $52,280 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.