Career Profile File Clerks Education HS diploma or less This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $35,700 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. Information clerks perform routine clerical duties, maintain records, collect data, and provide information to customers. General Information 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. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video File Clerks Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 31 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 31 openings per year are projected for File Clerks. +5.3% Employment Change Employment for File Clerks is forecasted to increase slower than the regional average by 5.3% between 2023 and 2028. $17.15 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $17.15/hour. Entry level workers are paid $12.46, while experienced workers are paid $20.90. The median wage is below average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 218 File Clerks in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 230. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing File Clerks are Legal Services, Office Administrative Services, and Offices of Physicians. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for File Clerks include Administrative, English Language, and Computers and Electronics. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for File Clerks is HS diploma or less. 41% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
