File Clerks in North Dakota make a median of $41,900 a year, or about $20.14 an hour. The range runs from $35K at the entry level to $52K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of North Dakota. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing File Clerks salary percentiles in North Dakota: 10th percentile $34,830, 25th percentile $38,940, median $41,900, 75th percentile $51,150, 90th percentile $52,030. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level file clerks (10th percentile) start around $35K. Mid-career wages sit at $42K. Top earners bring in $52K or more, a $17K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $41,900 a year, that works out to about $20 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $34,830, and experienced file clerks can clear $52,030. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $42K enough to live in North Dakota?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,907/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,034/month, which eats 35.6% 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 North Dakota?▼
North Dakota 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 $47,137 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.
