How much does a information and record clerks, all other make?

The median pay is $23.80 per hour — roughly $49,500 a year, with the real range running from about $16.28/hr (10th percentile) to $34.34/hr (90th percentile). Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Do you need a degree to be a information and record clerks, all other?

The typical entry-level education is: High school diploma. Overall preparation level: some preparation (Job Zone 2 of 5).

What does a information and record clerks, all other actually do all day?

Ask questions in accordance with instructions to obtain various specified information, such as person's name, address, age, religious preference, or state of residency. Identify and report problems in obtaining valid data. Ensure payment for services by verifying benefits with the person's insurance provider or working out financing options.

Office & Administrative

Information and Record Clerks, All Other

All information and record clerks not listed separately.

What it pays
Information and Record Clerks, All Other earn a median of $23.80/hr — about $49,500 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn $16.28/hr; the top 10% earn $34.34/hr. (Annual figures are approximate: hourly × 2,080.)

What you'd actually do

Ask questions in accordance with instructions to obtain various specified information, such as person's name, address, age, religious preference, or state of residency.
Identify and report problems in obtaining valid data.
Ensure payment for services by verifying benefits with the person's insurance provider or working out financing options.
Perform office duties, such as telemarketing or customer service inquiries, maintaining staff records, billing patients, or receiving payments.
Review data obtained from interview for completeness and accuracy.
Compile, record, and code results or data from interview or survey, using computer or specified form.

How you get there

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma. Overall preparation: some preparation (Job Zone 2 of 5).

The feel of the work

You're around people constantly. (Compared against the other 818 careers in the guide.)

Working for yourself

About 0% of information and record clerks, all other are self-employed.

Who it tends to fit

This work tends to fit people who are organized and detail-focused, take-charge and people-focused.

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How much does a information and record clerks, all other make?: The median pay is $23.80 per hour — roughly $49,500 a year, with the real range running from about $16.28/hr (10th percentile) to $34.34/hr (90th percentile). Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Do you need a degree to be a information and record clerks, all other?: The typical entry-level education is: High school diploma. Overall preparation level: some preparation (Job Zone 2 of 5).
What does a information and record clerks, all other actually do all day?: Ask questions in accordance with instructions to obtain various specified information, such as person's name, address, age, religious preference, or state of residency. Identify and report problems in obtaining valid data. Ensure payment for services by verifying benefits with the person's insurance provider or working out financing options.

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