File Clerks Salary in Indiana
File Clerks in Indiana make a median of $38,790 a year, or about $18.65 an hour. The range runs from $31K at the entry level to $56K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Indiana. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $39K get you in Indiana?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Indiana
Entry-level file clerks (10th percentile) start around $31K. Mid-career wages sit at $39K. Top earners bring in $56K or more, a $25K spread from bottom to top.
File Clerks salary by metro in Indiana
7 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart-Goshen | $44K | +12% | 40 |
| Terre Haute | $43K | +11% | 30 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $40K | +4% | 840 |
| Fort Wayne | $39K | +1% | 120 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka | $37K | -4% | 80 |
| Evansville | $36K | -7% | 100 |
| Bloomington | $36K | -8% | 50 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do file clerks make in Indiana?
The median is $38,790 a year, that works out to about $19 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $30,800, and experienced file clerks can clear $55,650. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $39K enough to live in Indiana?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,669/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,144/month, which eats 42.9% 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 Indiana?
Indiana 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 $42,250 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.