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Careers · File Clerks · Ohio

File Clerks in Ohio

File clerks organize and maintain records such as correspondence, invoices, receipts, and cards using alphabetical, numerical, or other filing systems. They retrieve documents when requested and ensure materials are properly stored and accessible In Ohio the median pay is $40,650 a year, 7% below the national median of $43,600.

$40,650median pay in Ohio, per year
$31,400–$48,730middle half earn
1,820employed in Ohio
$43,600U.S. median, for comparison
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Openings in Ohio and remote

  • File Clerk · Veterans Health Administration · Chillicothe, Ohio · $37992–$49393

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What it takes

Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a certificate or training program.

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingWritingMonitoringService OrientationCritical ThinkingSocial Perceptiveness

Knowledge areas

AdministrativeEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceLaw and GovernmentComputers and ElectronicsTelecommunications

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Licenses and training in Ohio

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O*NET-SOC 43-4071.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Ohio, annual.