General office clerks
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$43,630
~$21/hr · ~$3,636/mo
US Jobs
2.6M
Decline
AI & Automation Risk
9/10
Very High
AI & Automation Risk
Very High 9/10
The core duties of this role—data entry, document formatting, scheduling, and information processing—are almost entirely digital and routine, making them highly susceptible to AI automation. While some physical tasks like handling mail or greeting visitors remain, the vast majority of the workload can be absorbed by AI agents and automated software, as reflected in the BLS's projected decline for the occupation.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, COBEST VALUE | $60,320 | Average (100.6) | $59,952 |
| Bismarck, ND | $50,290 | Below avg (89.4) | $56,282 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $52,070 | Below avg (92.8) | $56,140 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $58,920 | Above avg (105.8) | $55,707 |
| Greeley, CO | $53,320 | Below avg (96.6) | $55,172 |
| Minot, ND | $48,830 | Below avg (88.7) | $55,061 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $47,130 | Below avg (85.9) | $54,860 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $48,210 | Below avg (89.1) | $54,086 |
| Mankato, MN | $46,740 | Below avg (87.6) | $53,328 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $45,930 | Below avg (87.2) | $52,683 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $51,240 | Average (97.3) | $52,658 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $46,410 | Below avg (88.2) | $52,591 |
| Fairbanks-College, AK | $53,180 | Average (101.2) | $52,550 |
| Rochester, MN | $48,450 | Below avg (93.0) | $52,120 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $46,600 | Below avg (90.7) | $51,376 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
10-Year Growth
-7% (Decline)
Hourly Rate
~$21/hr
Monthly Income
~$3,636/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)