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File Clerks

Median Salary
38,130
Job Outlook
-1%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

58%

State and local government

23%

Private not for profit

11%

Federal Government

4%

Self-employed

3%

What is the job outlook?

Overall employment of information clerks is projected to decline 1 percent from 2023 to 2033. About 156,200 openings for information clerks are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$24,210

10%

$38,130

Median

$59,080

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    40%

  • Master's degree

    25%

  • Associate's degree

    10%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    10%

  • Less than high school

    7%

  • Some college

    4%

  • Bachelor's degree

    1%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Low

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Administrative
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • English Language
  • Mathematics

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Responsibility

    Mid

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Low

  • Time Pressure

    Low

  • Decision Making

    Low

  • Physical Activity

    Low

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.