Office Clerks, General
Role Overview
Perform duties too varied and diverse to be classified in any specific office clerical occupation, requiring knowledge of office systems and procedures. Clerical duties may be assigned in accordance with the office procedures of individual establishments and may include a combination of answering telephones, bookkeeping, typing or word processing, office machine operation, and filing.
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Colorado | $56,150 |
| District of Columbia | $53,110 |
| Alaska | $51,400 |
| Washington | $49,920 |
| North Dakota | $48,900 |
| Massachusetts | $48,890 |
| New Hampshire | $48,510 |
| Oregon | $48,360 |
| New Jersey | $47,980 |
| California | $47,920 |
| Vermont | $47,140 |
| Minnesota | $47,030 |
| Rhode Island | $46,620 |
| Connecticut | $46,490 |
| Maryland | $46,370 |
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Median Annual Salary
$43,630
Projected Growth (10yr)
+-6.7%
Avg. annual openings
282.4k
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