DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
43-4071 File Clerks
Occupational Description:
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.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| EDR 6E- Southwest Central | 70 | 17 | $13.01/hr | $0.65/hr | $8.87/hr | $12.19/hr | $13.35/hr | $14.49/hr | $16.10/hr |
| Minnesota | 2,720 | 144 | $14.35/hr | $0.19/hr | $9.67/hr | $11.91/hr | $13.90/hr | $16.57/hr | $19.63/hr |
| U S | 165,250 | 1,983 | $13.50/hr | $0.05/hr | $8.72/hr | $10.10/hr | $12.60/hr | $15.92/hr | $19.98/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change - | |
| Stock Clerks and Order Fillers | 600 | $9.36/hr | N/A |
| Medical Secretaries | 90 | $14.60/hr | N/A |
| Data Entry Keyers | 50 | $13.29/hr | N/A |
| Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service | 20 | $8.99/hr | N/A |
Tasks for File Clerks
- Sorts or classifies information, according to content, purpose, user criteria, or chronological, alphabetical, or numerical order.
- Scans or reads incoming materials to determine filing order or location.
- Inspects or examines materials or files for accuracy, legibility, or damage.
- Assigns and records or stamps identification numbers or codes to index materials for filing.
- Photographs or makes copies of data and records, using photocopying or microfilming equipment.
- Authorizes or documents materials movement, using logbook or computer and traces missing files.
- Inserts additional data on file records.
- Removes or destroys out dated materials in accordance with file maintenance schedules or legal requirements.
- Locates and retrieves files upon request from authorized users.
- Places materials into storage receptacles, such as file cabinets, boxes, bins, or drawers, according to classification and identification information.