File Clerks Salary in Michigan
File Clerks in Michigan make a median of $42,640 a year, or about $20.5 an hour. The range runs from $33K at the entry level to $60K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Michigan. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $43K get you in Michigan?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Michigan
Entry-level file clerks (10th percentile) start around $33K. Mid-career wages sit at $43K. Top earners bring in $60K or more, a $28K spread from bottom to top.
File Clerks salary by metro in Michigan
8 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon-Norton Shores | $49K | +15% | 30 |
| Battle Creek | $47K | +10% | 30 |
| Ann Arbor | $46K | +7% | 100 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $45K | +6% | 230 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $43K | +1% | 950 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $42K | -1% | 50 |
| Flint | $40K | -7% | 50 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $39K | -8% | 120 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do file clerks make in Michigan?
The median is $42,640 a year, that works out to about $21 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $32,670, and experienced file clerks can clear $60,360. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $43K enough to live in Michigan?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,874/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,272/month, which eats 44.3% 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 Michigan?
Michigan 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 $45,415 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.