Office Clerks, General
SOC Code: 43-9061
Office Clerks, Generals operate office machines, such as photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines, voice mail systems, and personal computers. This career typically requires moderate-term on-the-job training (months to 1 year). With an AI-proof score of 77.2/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Speaking.
AI-Proof Score: 77.2 — High
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Median Salary
$43,630
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Job Growth
-6.7%
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Training Time
Moderate-term on-the-job training (months to 1 year)
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Job Zone
Zone 2 / 5
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Training Cost
~$5,000
Key Skills
- •Reading Comprehension
- •Active Listening
- •Speaking
- •Writing
- •Critical Thinking
Common Tasks
- ✓Operate office machines, such as photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines, voice mail systems, and personal computers.
- ✓Answer telephones, direct calls, and take messages.
- ✓Communicate with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information, take orders, and address complaints.
- ✓Maintain and update filing, inventory, mailing, and database systems, either manually or using a computer.
- ✓Compile, copy, sort, and file records of office activities, business transactions, and other activities.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation