File Clerks Salary in Pennsylvania
File Clerks in Pennsylvania make a median of $41,230 a year, or about $19.82 an hour. The range runs from $29K at the entry level to $60K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Pennsylvania. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $41K get you in Pennsylvania?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Pennsylvania
Entry-level file clerks (10th percentile) start around $29K. Mid-career wages sit at $41K. Top earners bring in $60K or more, a $31K spread from bottom to top.
File Clerks salary by metro in Pennsylvania
10 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $48K | +16% | 170 |
| Lancaster | $46K | +11% | 60 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $46K | +11% | 130 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $43K | +5% | 1,320 |
| York-Hanover | $42K | +1% | 30 |
| State College | $41K | +1% | 150 |
| Reading | $40K | -3% | 40 |
| Pittsburgh | $39K | -6% | 530 |
| Erie | $38K | -8% | 70 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $37K | -11% | 70 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do file clerks make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $41,230 a year, that works out to about $20 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $29,320, and experienced file clerks can clear $60,320. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $41K enough to live in Pennsylvania?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,825/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,351/month, which eats 47.8% 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 Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania 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 $43,414 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.