File Clerks Salary in Ohio
File Clerks in Ohio make a median of $42,620 a year, or about $20.49 an hour. The range runs from $29K at the entry level to $63K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Ohio. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $43K get you in Ohio?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Ohio
Entry-level file clerks (10th percentile) start around $29K. Mid-career wages sit at $43K. Top earners bring in $63K or more, a $33K spread from bottom to top.
File Clerks salary by metro in Ohio
8 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo | $49K | +15% | 100 |
| Columbus | $46K | +7% | 430 |
| Cincinnati | $43K | +1% | 300 |
| Cleveland | $42K | -2% | 370 |
| Akron | $42K | -3% | 110 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $41K | -4% | 100 |
| Youngstown-Warren | $38K | -11% | 40 |
| Canton-Massillon | $33K | -23% | 60 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do file clerks make in Ohio?
The median is $42,620 a year, that works out to about $20 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $29,400, and experienced file clerks can clear $62,870. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $43K enough to live in Ohio?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,985/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,188/month, which eats 39.8% 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 Ohio?
Ohio 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 $46,605 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.