File Clerks
SOC Code: 43-4071 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
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.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for File 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $39,645 | $50,502 | $61,360 | $72,218 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $40,394 | $48,006 | $55,640 | $63,253 |
| Napa, CA | $39,437 | $47,195 | $54,974 | $62,733 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $34,674 | $43,930 | $53,165 | $62,421 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $33,925 | $43,264 | $52,624 | $61,963 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $37,107 | $44,762 | $52,416 | $60,070 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $41,766 | $47,840 | $53,914 | $59,987 |
| Medford, OR | $37,731 | $45,032 | $52,333 | $59,634 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $38,646 | $45,406 | $52,187 | $58,947 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $38,397 | $45,219 | $52,062 | $58,885 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 3.9 | |
| Active Listening | 3.4 | |
| Speaking | 3.2 | |
| Writing | 3.1 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.1 | |
| Monitoring | 3.1 | |
| Time Management | 3.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.0 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.0 | |
| Active Learning | 2.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Administrative | 4.5 |
| English Language | 4.3 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.2 |
| Law and Government | 3.4 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.3 |
| Telecommunications | 3.3 |
| Mathematics | 3.2 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.1 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 38.4% |
| High school diploma | 30.1% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 23.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 8.3% |
Typical Tasks
- Add new material to file records or create new records as necessary.
- Gather materials to be filed from departments or employees.
- Sort or classify information according to guidelines, such as content, purpose, user criteria, or chronological, alphabetical, or numerical order.
- Scan or read incoming materials to determine how and where they should be classified or filed.
- Place materials into storage receptacles, such as file cabinets, boxes, bins, or drawers, according to classification and identification information.
- Assign and record or stamp identification numbers or codes to index materials for filing.
- Answer questions about records or files.
- Modify or improve filing systems or implement new filing systems.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Adobe Acrobat Intuit QuickBooks Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft SharePoint Microsoft Windows Microsoft Word Electronic filing software Electronic health record EHR software Email software Optical scanning software Word processing software
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