Occupation ยท SOC 43-9061
Office Clerks, General: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of office clerks, general can typically be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 2,510,550 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $43,630 ($20.97 an hour).
US employment
2,510,550
Median annual wage
$43,630
Mean annual wage
$45,470
Median hourly wage
$20.97
Education and training
Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training
Job zone
2
Some preparation
Pay by state
Top 5 by nominal pay
- Colorado$56,150
- District of Columbia$53,110
- Alaska$51,400
- Washington$49,920
- North Dakota$48,900
Top 5 after cost of living
- North Dakota$54,970
- Colorado$54,490
- Alaska$50,220
- District of Columbia$48,330
- Vermont$48,120
Step up: related remote jobs that pay more
| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | $46,290 | $2,660 (+6.1%) | 2 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $44,640 | $1,010 (+2.3%) | 2 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Correspondence Clerks | $46,740 | $3,110 (+7.1%) | 2 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | $66,140 | $22,510 (+51.6%) | 3 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | $74,260 | $30,630 (+70.2%) | 3 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Billing and Posting Clerks | $47,170 | $3,540 (+8.1%) | 2 | High school diploma or equivalent |
States with the most jobs
- 1. California306,000
- 2. Texas200,960
- 3. Florida191,350
- 4. New York133,060
- 5. Pennsylvania118,680
- 6. Illinois103,580
- 7. Michigan89,290
- 8. Ohio88,120
- 9. Georgia79,450
- 10. New Jersey71,140
States that pay the most
- 1. Colorado$56,150
- 2. District of Columbia$53,110
- 3. Alaska$51,400
- 4. Washington$49,920
- 5. North Dakota$48,900
- 6. Massachusetts$48,890
- 7. New Hampshire$48,510
- 8. Oregon$48,360
- 9. New Jersey$47,980
- 10. California$47,920
Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.
Related occupations
- Customer Service RepresentativesTeleworkable
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and ExecutiveTeleworkable
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support WorkersTeleworkable
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing ClerksTeleworkable
- Receptionists and Information ClerksOn-site
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksOn-site
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsTeleworkable
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative AssistantsTeleworkable
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