How much does a file clerk make in Wisconsin?
$45,130a year
Median yearly pay for file clerks in Wisconsin. That is $21.70 an hour or $3,761 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.70
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,370Median: $45,130Highest 10%: $61,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,370 | $15.08 | |
| 25th | $35,400 | $17.02 | |
| Median | $45,130 | $21.70 | |
| 75th | $50,850 | $24.45 | |
| 90th | $61,160 | $29.40 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| La Crosse, WI | $49,620 |
| Madison, WI | $47,370 |
| Janesville, WI | $47,340 |
| Racine, WI | $47,270 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $46,650 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $45,970 |
| Appleton, WI | $45,840 |
| Kenosha, WI | $45,550 |
| Green Bay, WI | $45,390 |
| Duluth, MN | $45,140 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $44,320 |
| Wausau, WI | $41,790 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $38,530 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for file clerks.
| 10. Colorado | $46,490 |
| 11. Idaho | $45,910 |
| 12. Washington | $45,830 |
| 13. Wisconsin | $45,130 |
| 14. Maryland | $44,920 |
| 15. Connecticut | $44,810 |
| 16. New Jersey | $44,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a file clerk make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $21.70 ($45,130 a year).
Do file clerks make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $45,130 against $43,600 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for file clerk pay?
Wisconsin ranks 13 of 49 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays file clerks the most?
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN, with a median of $49,620 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.