File Clerk Salary in Nevada (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Nevada Median
$44,150
per year
Hourly Rate
$21.23
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+1% vs US median
US median $43,600
State Rank
#19 of 49
1,110 employed here

How much does a File Clerk make in Nevada?

File Clerks in Nevada take home a median of $44,150 annually — roughly $21.23 an hour — which runs 1% above the national median of $43,600.

Within Nevada, entry-level pay starts around $33,280 while the top 10% make $61,160 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $35,630 and $52,920 a year.

File Clerk salary range in Nevada

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$33,280$16.00
25th percentile (early career)$35,630$17.13
50th percentile (median)$44,150$21.23
75th percentile (experienced)$52,920$25.44
90th percentile (top earners)$61,160$29.40

How Nevada compares

Nevada ranks 19th 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 Nevada

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 Nevada pay ($44,150) 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 Nevada?
The median File Clerk salary in Nevada is $44,150 per year, or about $21.23 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $33,280 at the entry level to $61,160 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Nevada pay compare to the national average?
Nevada pays File Clerks about 1% more than the national median of $43,600. Nevada ranks 19th out of 49 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Nevada a good state for File Clerks?
Yes on pay — Nevada pays above the national median for this occupation, at $44,150 a year. About 1,110 File Clerks are employed in Nevada. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Nevada?
The highest-paying occupations in Nevada include Dermatologist ($419,410), Radiologist ($386,210), Physician, Pathologists ($384,350), 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.