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General Office Clerks

General office clerks perform a variety of duties that help keep offices running.

General office clerks are tasked with performing routine tasks such as typing and sorting documents. They may perform more advanced operations depending on their level of experience.

General Office Clerks are in the Business, Management, and Administration career cluster and the Administrative Support pathway.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Below the statewide median

$14.31 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Percent Growth   13.8%

Above statewide average    Read more about outlook

Education & Training:

 Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less) is common.

On the Job:

 Work Activities
  • Sort and file records of office activities. May use computer databases or do this by hand.
  • Type letters and documents using computers. May transcribe letters from notes.
  • Operate office machines such as copiers, fax machines, and computers.
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Source: Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and CareerOneStop.