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File Clerks

Role Overview

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.

Recommended Majors

General Office Occupations and Clerical Services.

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
District of Columbia	$57,560
Oregon	$49,340
Rhode Island	$48,440
Washington	$47,100
California	$46,920
Massachusetts	$46,570
Illinois	$46,320
Hawaii	$46,250
Minnesota	$45,310
Iowa	$44,930
Wisconsin	$44,650
Maryland	$44,610
New Jersey	$44,530
Virginia	$44,290
Alaska	$44,030

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job outlook for this career?

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How does salary vary by state?

See the Salary by State table above for state-level median wages from OEWS data.

BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.

Median Annual Salary

$41,270

Projected Growth (10yr)

+-15.9%

Avg. annual openings

7.3k

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