File Clerks

Prospects: Unfavorable

*According to projected annual openings and year-over-year growth

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.

Number of positions

2012: 6,260    2014: 6,140

Annual job postings

New: 0    Replacement: 180
(Total: 180)   

Salaries in NYC

Starting at:
$19,280
($9/hour)
Middle:
$31,410
($15/hour)
Up to:
$37,760
($18/hour)
Average:
$31,600
($15/hour)

Educational requirements

Minimum education:
High school diploma or equivalent

Work experience:
None

On-the-job training:
Short-term on-the-job training

Education level achieved by workers

 

Sources: New York State Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor.