Office Clerk

Code: 43-9061.00

Also known as: Administrative Clerk (Admin Clerk), Clerical Aide, Clerical Assistant, Clerk, General Clerk, Office Assistant, Office Clerk, Office Services Specialist, Office Support Assistant

Description: Office Clerks help to keep businesses running smoothly and efficiently. They handle the majority of administrative tasks in an office, such as record keeping, answering phones, appointment scheduling and basic word processing and spreadsheet work. There is no post-secondary school requirement for this position. Many Office Clerks learn their skills on the job.

Office Clerk

Typical wages


10% $22,030
25% $27,570
Median $35,330
75% $45,480
90% $57,140
10% $10.59
25% $13.26
Median $16.98
75% $21.87
90% $27.47

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
3,126,300
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
2,970,400
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 317,500