Information and Record Clerks, All Other
Office and Administrative Support
These roles cover record-keeping work that does not fall under a more specific clerk job. Databases get updated, documents are filed so they can be found later, and new entries are checked for accuracy. People ask for information from those files, and reports or summaries are prepared from the same material. Confidential records have to be kept secure. Best for those who like exact filing, checking data, and keeping sensitive records restricted.
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$49'500
Median Wage Market Position
$49'500
What you might do
- Update records and keep databases current
- File documents so they can be found later
- Check newly entered data for mistakes
- Answer inquiries using the information on file
- Help prepare reports and written summaries
- Keep sensitive information confidential and secure
Skills that matter
- Updating records and databases
- Filing documents for easy retrieval
- Responding to questions about records
- Checking data entries for accuracy
- Preparing reports and summaries
- Keeping sensitive records confidential
AI & the future of this role
Filing, data entry, and retrieving records from digital systems are tasks software and document models could take over with little physical presence required. Judgment on ambiguous cases and confidentiality still count, yet much of the day-to-day work sits in the automatable zone.
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