File Clerk Salary in Arizona (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for File Clerks in Arizona, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Arizona Median
$43,690
per year
Hourly Rate
$21.00
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+0% vs US median
US median $43,600
State Rank
#22 of 49
2,190 employed here

How much does a File Clerk make in Arizona?

A File Clerk working in Arizona earns a median salary of $43,690 per year, or about $21.00 per hour. That is 0% above the national median of $43,600 for this occupation.

Within Arizona, entry-level pay starts around $34,820 while the top 10% make $56,950 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $38,550 and $48,080 a year.

File Clerk salary range in Arizona

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$34,820$16.74
25th percentile (early career)$38,550$18.53
50th percentile (median)$43,690$21.00
75th percentile (experienced)$48,080$23.12
90th percentile (top earners)$56,950$27.38

How Arizona compares

Arizona ranks 22nd out of 49 states and territories for File Clerk pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Oregon$50,660
2Hawaii$50,630
3Illinois$49,920
4Alaska$49,910
5California$49,040

Working as a File Clerk in Arizona

Nationally, about 73,000 people work as File Clerks in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Arizona pay ($43,690) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a File Clerk make in Arizona?
The median File Clerk salary in Arizona is $43,690 per year, or about $21.00 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $34,820 at the entry level to $56,950 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Arizona pay compare to the national average?
Arizona pays File Clerks about 0% more than the national median of $43,600. Arizona ranks 22nd out of 49 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Arizona a good state for File Clerks?
Yes on pay — Arizona pays above the national median for this occupation, at $43,690 a year. About 2,190 File Clerks are employed in Arizona. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Arizona?
The highest-paying occupations in Arizona include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($558,970), Radiologist ($470,640), Surgeon, All Other ($415,980), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.