File Clerks Salary in Arizona
File Clerks in Arizona make a median of $41,390 a year, or about $19.9 an hour. The range runs from $34K at the entry level to $57K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Arizona. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $41K get you in Arizona?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Arizona
Entry-level file clerks (10th percentile) start around $34K. Mid-career wages sit at $41K. Top earners bring in $57K or more, a $23K spread from bottom to top.
File Clerks salary by metro in Arizona
7 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff | $44K | +5% | 50 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $43K | +4% | 1,460 |
| Yuma | $41K | -1% | 60 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $41K | -2% | 80 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman | $40K | -5% | 50 |
| Tucson | $39K | -5% | 240 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas | $39K | -6% | 30 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do file clerks make in Arizona?
The median is $41,390 a year, that works out to about $20 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $33,600, and experienced file clerks can clear $56,630. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $41K enough to live in Arizona?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,855/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,437/month, which eats 50.3% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a file clerks salary go in Arizona?
Arizona has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median file clerks salary is worth about $42,931 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do file clerks get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.