Office Clerks, General
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, stenography, office machine operation, and filing.
$43,630
Median Annual Pay
Jobs growth:
-7% projected 2024–2034
High school diploma or equivalent
Typical Entry-Level Education
What They Do
General office clerks perform a variety of clerical tasks, including answering telephones, typing documents, and filing records.
Programs That Prepare You
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