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Salary · California · BLS OEWS May 2024

File Clerks Salary in California

In California, file clerks earn a median of $46,920 per year.

Median (California)
$46,920
Bottom 10%
$35,640
Top 10%
$70,060
Employed in California
9,740

How California compares

Refit analysis ·In California, file clerks earn a median of $46,920 — 14% above the national median of $41,270. Locally the range runs $35,640 to $70,060. About 9,740 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #5 of 51 states for file clerks pay — roughly the 92th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (District of Columbia, $57,560) by 23%. State employment of about 9,740 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$41,270
US bottom 10%
$29,620
US top 10%
$61,080

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Writing
  • Monitoring
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Learning
  • Learning Strategies

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