File Clerks Jobs Pay in Maryland, MD
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $21.74 – $23.91
Average Annual Pay
Range: $45,219 – $49,741
How much do File Clerks make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$19.41/hr
Range: $18.48 – $20.32
Annual Rate
$40,358
Range: $38,436 – $42,280
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$22.83/hr
Range: $21.74 – $23.91
Annual Rate
$47,480
Range: $45,219 – $49,741
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$26.25/hr
Range: $25.00 – $27.50
Annual Rate
$54,602
Range: $52,002 – $57,202
File Clerks job description
File Clerks professionals provide essential administrative support in office environments. They handle correspondence, maintain records, and coordinate office activities to ensure smooth business operations.
- •Manage correspondence and communications
- •Maintain accurate records and files
- •Schedule appointments and meetings
- •Process documents and data entry
- •Greet visitors and answer phones
- •Support other staff members
- •Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office)
- •Organizational skills
- •Communication skills
- •Attention to detail
- •Time management
- •Customer service
- •High school diploma required
- •Associate degree preferred
- •Previous office experience
- •Typing speed 40+ WPM

