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.
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Education Level
Prior Experience Needed
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Training Provided After Hiring
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How AI Impacts Each Task
21 tasks analyzed
Operate office machines, such as photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines, voice mail systems, and personal computers.
Answer telephones, direct calls, and take messages.
Communicate with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information, take orders, and address complaints.
Collect, count, and disburse money, do basic bookkeeping, and complete banking transactions.
Complete and mail bills, contracts, policies, invoices, or checks.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operate office machines, such as photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines, voice mail systems, and personal computers. | - | - | - |
| Answer telephones, direct calls, and take messages. | - | - | - |
| Communicate with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information, take orders, and address complaints. | - | - | - |
| Collect, count, and disburse money, do basic bookkeeping, and complete banking transactions. | - | - | - |
| Complete and mail bills, contracts, policies, invoices, or checks. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$43,630
per year
Mean Wage
$45,470
per year
Employment
2.5M
workers
Wage Range
$29,120 - $63,840
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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