Career Profile
File Clerks
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.
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File Clerks
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 31 openings per year are projected for File Clerks.
Employment Change
Employment for File Clerks is forecasted to increase slower than the regional average by 5.3% between 2023 and 2028.
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 5 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.