File Clerks Salary in Florida
File Clerks in Florida make a median of $39,350 a year, or about $18.92 an hour. The range runs from $31K at the entry level to $57K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Florida. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $39K get you in Florida?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Florida
Entry-level file clerks (10th percentile) start around $31K. Mid-career wages sit at $39K. Top earners bring in $57K or more, a $26K spread from bottom to top.
File Clerks salary by metro in Florida
17 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville | $56K | +41% | 200 |
| Naples-Marco Island | $43K | +10% | 40 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $43K | +9% | 180 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $42K | +7% | 1,420 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $40K | +2% | 100 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $40K | +1% | 120 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $40K | +1% | 1,100 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin | $39K | -2% | 30 |
| Jacksonville | $39K | -2% | 390 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $38K | -2% | 1,180 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $38K | -3% | 150 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $38K | -4% | 200 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $38K | -4% | 110 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach | $37K | -7% | 70 |
| Port St. Lucie | $36K | -8% | 50 |
| Tallahassee | $36K | -9% | 360 |
| Ocala | $28K | -28% | 130 |
Showing 1–10 of 17 metros
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Frequently asked questions
How much do file clerks make in Florida?
The median is $39,350 a year, that works out to about $19 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $31,200, and experienced file clerks can clear $57,240. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $39K enough to live in Florida?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,805/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,658/month, which eats 59.1% 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 Florida?
Florida 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 $39,917 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.