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Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks

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Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks

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Education: High school diploma or equivalent

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High school diploma or equivalent

Median Annual Wage

$46,410

($22.31/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.4%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

492

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Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs

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Education: High school diploma or equivalent

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High school diploma or equivalent

Median Annual Wage

$39,160

($18.83/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.1%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

882

Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

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Education: High school diploma or equivalent

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High school diploma or equivalent

Median Annual Wage

$37,640

($18.10/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.0%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

2,480

Court, Municipal, and License Clerks

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Education: High school diploma or equivalent

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High school diploma or equivalent

Median Annual Wage

$39,150

($18.82/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.7%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

569

Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

Billing and Posting Clerks

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Education: High school diploma or equivalent

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High school diploma or equivalent

Median Annual Wage

$39,170

($18.83/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.5%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

1,746

Receptionists and Information Clerks

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Education: High school diploma or equivalent

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High school diploma or equivalent

Median Annual Wage

$31,670

($15.22/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.4%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

6,577

Human Resources Assistants

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Education: Associate's degree

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Associate's degree

Median Annual Wage

$41,510

($19.96/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

None or Negative Growth

0.0%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

327

Customer Service Representatives

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Education: High school diploma or equivalent

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High school diploma or equivalent

Median Annual Wage

$36,230

($17.42/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

None or Negative Growth

-0.1%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

13,679

General Office Clerks

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Education: High school diploma or equivalent

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High school diploma or equivalent

Median Annual Wage

$35,660

($17.14/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

None or Negative Growth

-0.2%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

11,469

Bill and Account Collectors

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Education: High school diploma or equivalent

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High school diploma or equivalent

Median Annual Wage

$37,610

($18.08/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

None or Negative Growth

-0.6%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

758

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

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Education: High school diploma or equivalent

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High school diploma or equivalent

Median Annual Wage

$38,960

($18.73/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

None or Negative Growth

-0.8%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

5,975

New Accounts Clerks

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Education: High school diploma or equivalent

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High school diploma or equivalent

Median Annual Wage

$36,210

($17.41/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

None or Negative Growth

-0.9%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

Interviewers

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Education: High school diploma or equivalent

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High school diploma or equivalent

Median Annual Wage

$37,020

($17.80/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

None or Negative Growth

-1.0%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

763

File Clerks

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Education: High school diploma or equivalent

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High school diploma or equivalent

Median Annual Wage

$32,910

($15.82/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

None or Negative Growth

-1.1%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

152

Tellers

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Education: High school diploma or equivalent

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High school diploma or equivalent

Median Annual Wage

$36,110

($17.36/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

None or Negative Growth

-1.2%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

1,005

Order Clerks

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Education: Some college, no degree

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Some college, no degree

Median Annual Wage

$33,780

($16.24/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

None or Negative Growth

-1.5%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

422

Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

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Education: High school diploma or equivalent

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High school diploma or equivalent

Median Annual Wage

$37,210

($17.89/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

None or Negative Growth

-2.4%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

282

Median Annual Wage
Education
Experience Needed
Description

Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks

$46,410($22.31/hr)

High school diploma or equivalent

Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks handle new insurance policies, changes to existing policies, and claims forms. They obtain information from customers to make sure that claims and application forms are accurate and complete.

Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs

$39,160 ($18.83/hr)

High school diploma or equivalent

None

Government Program Eligibility Interviewers decide whether people who apply to receive government assistance like welfare, unemployment benefits, and social security are eligible for that assistance.

Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

$37,640 ($18.10/hr)

High school diploma or equivalent

None

Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants perform secretarial duties using specific knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, clinic, or laboratory procedures.

Court, Municipal, and License Clerks

$39,150 ($18.82/hr)

High school diploma or equivalent

None

Court, Municipal, and License clerks perform clerical duties for courts of law, municipalities, or governmental licensing agencies and bureaus. Their duties partly depend on the function of the governmental organization where they work.

Billing and Posting Clerks

$39,170 ($18.83/hr)

High school diploma or equivalent

None

Billing and Posting Clerks do administrative work for many types of organizations. They keep records, help customers, and carry out financial transactions.

Receptionists and Information Clerks

$31,670 ($15.22/hr)

High school diploma or equivalent

None

Receptionists and Information clerks respond to questions from the general public, customers, visitors, and other interested parties. They provide information about an establishment's activities and the location of departments, offices, and employees within the organization.

Human Resources Assistants

$41,510 ($19.96/hr)

Associate's degree

None

Human Resources Assistants compile and keep personnel records. They record employee data such as addresses, earnings, absences, amount of sales or production, supervisory reports, and date of and reason for termination.

Customer Service Representatives

$36,230 ($17.42/hr)

High school diploma or equivalent

None

Customer Service Representatives work with customers to resolve complaints, process orders, and provide information about an organization's products and services.

General Office Clerks

$35,660 ($17.14/hr)

High school diploma or equivalent

None

General Office Clerks perform a variety of clerical tasks, including answering telephones, typing documents, and filing records.

Bill and Account Collectors

$37,610 ($18.08/hr)

High school diploma or equivalent

None

Bill and Account Collectors try to recover payment on overdue bills. They negotiate repayment plans with debtors and help them find solutions to make paying their overdue bills easier.

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

$38,960 ($18.73/hr)

High school diploma or equivalent

None

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants perform routine clerical and administrative duties. They organize files, draft messages, schedule appointments, and support other staff.

New Accounts Clerks

$36,210 ($17.41/hr)

High school diploma or equivalent

None

New Accounts Clerks interview people who want to open accounts in financial institutions. They explain the available account services to potential customers and help them prepare account applications.

Interviewers

$37,020 ($17.80/hr)

High school diploma or equivalent

None

Interviewers interview persons by telephone, mail, in person, or by other means to complete forms, applications, or questionnaires. They ask specific questions, record answers, and assist persons with completing forms.

File Clerks

$32,910 ($15.82/hr)

High school diploma or equivalent

None

File Clerks file correspondence, cards, invoices, receipts, and other records in alphabetical or numerical order or according to a specific filing system. They locate and remove material from files when requested.

Tellers

$36,110 ($17.36/hr)

High school diploma or equivalent

None

Tellers are responsible for accurately processing routine transactions at a bank. These transactions include cashing checks, depositing money, and collecting loan payments.

Order Clerks

$33,780 ($16.24/hr)

Some college, no degree

None

Order Clerks receive and process incoming orders for materials, merchandise, classified ads, or services such as repairs, installations, or rental of facilities. They usually receive orders via mail, phone, fax, or other electronic means.

Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

$37,210 ($17.89/hr)

High school diploma or equivalent

None

Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants perform secretarial duties using legal terminology, procedures, and documents. Prepare legal papers and correspondence, such as summonses, complaints, motions, and subpoenas. May also assist with legal research.

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