Office Clerks, General
Civilian:
Perform duties too varied and diverse to be classified in any specific office clerical occupation, requiring limited knowledge of office management 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.
Military:
The military must keep accurate information for planning and managing its operations. Paper and electronic records are kept on equipment, funds, personnel, supplies, and all other aspects of the military. Administrative support specialists record information, fill out reports, and maintain files to assist in the operation of military offices.
Job Titles
- Account Clerk
- Accounting Clerk
- Administration Assistant
- Administration Clerk
- Administrative Assistant
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Nationwide Salary Average*
- Civilian:
- $26,140
- Military:
- $51,841
*Average calculated based on median level of pay
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