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Careers · File Clerks · Washington

File Clerks in Washington

File clerks organize and maintain records such as correspondence, invoices, receipts, and cards using alphabetical, numerical, or other filing systems. They retrieve documents when requested and ensure materials are properly stored and accessible In Washington the median pay is $45,830 a year, 5% above the national median of $43,600.

$45,830median pay in Washington, per year
$42,770–$52,940middle half earn
520employed in Washington
$43,600U.S. median, for comparison
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Openings in Washington and remote

  • File Clerk · Veterans Health Administration · Vancouver, Washington · $39230–$51002
  • FILE CLERK · Naval Supply Systems Command · Bangor, Washington · $33410–$42041

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What it takes

Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a certificate or training program.

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingWritingMonitoringService OrientationCritical ThinkingSocial Perceptiveness

Knowledge areas

AdministrativeEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceLaw and GovernmentComputers and ElectronicsTelecommunications

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O*NET-SOC 43-4071.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Washington, annual.