Brokerage Clerks
SOC Code: 43-4011 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
Perform duties related to the purchase, sale, or holding of securities. Duties include writing orders for stock purchases or sales, computing transfer taxes, verifying stock transactions, accepting and delivering securities, tracking stock price fluctuations, computing equity, distributing dividends, and keeping records of daily transactions and holdings.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Brokerage Clerks. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $48,464 | $64,875 | $81,266 | $97,677 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $57,741 | $70,824 | $83,886 | $96,970 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $61,963 | $73,611 | $85,280 | $96,928 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $61,880 | $73,528 | $85,176 | $96,824 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $47,923 | $64,147 | $80,392 | $96,616 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $58,510 | $69,555 | $80,621 | $91,666 |
| North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $47,570 | $61,922 | $76,274 | $90,626 |
| West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $47,299 | $61,485 | $75,650 | $89,835 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $52,208 | $64,043 | $75,858 | $87,693 |
| Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $53,082 | $64,355 | $75,608 | $86,882 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 3.9 | |
| Speaking | 3.9 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.8 | |
| Time Management | 3.5 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.4 | |
| Writing | 3.1 | |
| Monitoring | 3.1 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.0 | |
| Active Learning | 3.0 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.0 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| English Language | 4.1 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.8 |
| Mathematics | 3.5 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.3 |
| Economics and Accounting | 3.2 |
| Administrative | 3.1 |
| Sales and Marketing | 2.8 |
| Law and Government | 2.7 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 38.2% |
| High school diploma | 29.1% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 19.9% |
| Associate's degree | 12.7% |
Typical Tasks
- Correspond with customers and confer with coworkers to answer inquiries, discuss market fluctuations, or resolve account problems.
- Prepare forms, such as receipts, withdrawal orders, transmittal papers, or transfer confirmations, based on transaction requests from stockholders.
- File, type, or operate standard office machines.
- Document security transactions, such as purchases, sales, conversions, redemptions, or payments, using computers, accounting ledgers, or certificate records.
- Perform clerical tasks, such as answering phones or distributing mail.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
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