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Order Clerks

Prospects: Unfavorable

*According to projected annual openings and year-over-year growth
Receive and process incoming orders for materials, merchandise, classified ads, or services such as repairs, installations, or rental of facilities. Generally receives orders via mail, phone, fax, or other electronic means. Duties include informing customers of receipt, prices, shipping dates, and delays; preparing contracts; and handling complaints. Excludes "Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance" (43-5032) who both dispatch and take orders for services.

Current openings

Mail Order Clerk 15
Order Desk Clerk 8
Service Order Clerk 39

Number of positions

2012: 3,820    2014: 3,920

Annual job postings

New: 50    Replacement: 110
(Total: 160)   

Salaries in NYC

Starting at:
$21,180
($10/hour)
Middle:
$32,300
($15/hour)
Up to:
$40,020
($19/hour)
Average:
$33,740
($16/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.