File Clerks
Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed
File correspondence, cards, invoices, receipts, and other records in alphabetical or numerical order or according to the filing system used. Locate and remove material from file when requested.
Median pay: $43,600/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: -15.9% projected growth, 2024–2034 — declining.
About 7,300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Perform general office activities, such as typing, answering telephones, operating office machines, processing mail, or securing confidential materials.
• Keep records of materials filed or removed, using logbooks or computers and generate computerized reports.
• Gather materials to be filed from departments or employees.
• Find, retrieve, and make copies of information from files in response to requests and deliver information to authorized users.
• Add new material to file records or create new records as necessary.
• Sort or classify information according to guidelines, such as content, purpose, user criteria, or chronological, alphabetical, or numerical order.
• Scan or read incoming materials to determine how and where they should be classified or filed.
• Eliminate outdated or unnecessary materials, destroying them or transferring them to inactive storage, according to file maintenance guidelines or legal requirements.
What's the median pay for File Clerks?
The median pay for File Clerks is $43,600 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for File Clerks?
Employment for File Clerks is projected to change -15.9% from 2024 to 2034 - declining.
What education is typically required for File Clerks?
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
How many job openings are there each year for File Clerks?
About 7,300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.