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Office Clerks, General in California
General office clerks perform a range of administrative tasks that vary by workplace and don't fit into specialized clerical roles. They work in offices across various industries, handling responsibilities like answering phones, managing files, scheduling, data entry, and general administrative support In California the median pay is $48,460 a year, 8% above the national median of $45,010.
$48,460median pay in California, per year
$40,430–$60,110middle half earn
311,490employed in California
$45,010U.S. median, for comparison
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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 ListeningSpeakingWritingCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationService Orientation
Knowledge areas
AdministrativeEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministration and ManagementComputers and ElectronicsMathematics (knowledge)
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Licenses and training in California
Office Clerks, General pay in other states
District of Columbia · $55,040Colorado · $53,550Alaska · $51,890Washington · $50,500North Dakota · $50,160Massachusetts · $49,940Oregon · $49,910New Hampshire · $49,020New Jersey · $48,570Vermont · $48,310
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against office clerks, general and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against office clerks, general and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 43-9061.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.