Office and Administrative Support Occupations
OCCUPATION | JOB SUMMARY | ENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION | 2010 MEDIAN PAY | |
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Bill and Account Collectors |
Bill and account collectors, sometimes called collectors, try to recover payment on overdue bills. They negotiate repayment plans with debtors and help them find solutions to make paying their overdue bills easier. |
High school diploma or equivalent | $31,310 | |
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks |
Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks produce financial records for organizations. They record financial transactions, update statements, and check financial records for accuracy. |
High school diploma or equivalent | $34,030 | |
Cargo and Freight Agents |
Cargo and freight agents coordinate and facilitate incoming and outgoing shipments for transportation companies and other businesses. |
High school diploma or equivalent | $37,150 | |
Couriers and Messengers |
Couriers and messengers transport documents and packages for individuals, businesses, institutions, and government agencies. |
High school diploma or equivalent | $24,080 | |
Customer Service Representatives |
Customer service representatives interact with customers on behalf of an organization. They provide information about products and services and respond to customer complaints. Some also take orders and process returns. |
High school diploma or equivalent | $30,460 | |
Desktop Publishers |
Desktop publishers use computer software to design page layouts for newspapers, books, brochures, and other items that will be printed or put online. They collect the text, graphics, and other materials they will need and then format them into a finished product. |
Associate’s degree | $36,610 | |
Financial Clerks |
Financial clerks do administrative work for banking, insurance, and other companies. They keep records, help customers, and carry out financial transactions. |
High school diploma or equivalent | $33,710 | |
General Office Clerks |
General office clerks do a broad range of administrative tasks, including answering telephones, typing or word processing, and filing. However, tasks vary widely in different jobs. |
High school diploma or equivalent | $26,610 | |
Information Clerks |
Information clerks provide administrative and clerical support in a variety of settings. They help maintain records, collect data and information, and respond to customers’ questions or concerns. |
See How to Become One | $29,990 | |
Material Recording Clerks |
Material recording clerks keep track of information to keep businesses and supply chains on schedule. They ensure proper scheduling, recordkeeping, and inventory control. |
See How to Become One | $24,100 | |
Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers |
Police, fire, and ambulance dispatchers, also called 9-1-1 operators or public safety telecommunicators, answer emergency and non-emergency calls. They take information from the caller and send the appropriate type and number of units. |
High school diploma or equivalent | $35,370 | |
Postal Service Workers |
Postal Service workers sell postal products and collect, sort, and deliver mail. |
High school diploma or equivalent | $53,090 | |
Receptionists |
Receptionists perform various administrative tasks, including answering telephones and giving information to the public and customers. |
High school diploma or equivalent | $25,240 | |
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants |
Secretaries and administrative assistants perform routine clerical and organizational tasks. They organize files, draft messages, schedule appointments, and support other staff. |
High school diploma or equivalent | $34,660 | |
Tellers |
Tellers are responsible for accurately processing routine transactions at a bank. These transactions include cashing checks, depositing money, and collecting loan payments. |
High school diploma or equivalent | $24,100 |
Publish Date: Thursday, March 29, 2012