File Clerks
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.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for File Clerks to decrease by -15.8% between 2024 and 2034, from 76,200 to 64,200 jobs. Its estimate of 5,600 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($43,600), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
76,200
Projected employment (2034)
64,200
Projected change (2024–2034)
-16%
Annual openings (projected average)
5,600
Pay & Preparation
$43,600
High school diploma or equivalent
None
Short-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Reading Comprehension (3.88/5) • Active Listening (3.38/5) • Speaking (3.25/5) • Monitoring (3.12/5) • Writing (3.12/5) • Service Orientation (3.12/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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