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Office Clerks, General
Description
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.
Common Tasks
- Collect, count, and disburse money, do basic bookkeeping, and complete banking transactions.
- Communicate with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information, take orders, and address complaints.
- Compile, copy, sort, and file records of office activities, business transactions, and other activities.
- Answer telephones, direct calls, and take messages.
- Complete and mail bills, contracts, policies, invoices, or checks.
Required Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $17.48 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $10.40 and $23.86 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $36,359.61 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $21,633.61 and $49,632.45 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 24,820 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 9.8% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 27,250.
By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $17.00 with the median annual salary reaching $35,940.
