All financial clerks not listed separately.
Financial Clerks, All Other
SOC: 43-3099 O*NET: 43-3099.00
Median Salary
$53,830
per year
Job Growth
➡️ 1.4%
Average (2024-2034)
Annual Openings
4
projected jobs/year
Education Level
Varies
Job Zone N/A
All financial clerks not listed separately.
What does a Financial Clerks, All Other do?
How much can you earn?
Entry Level
$40,360
10th percentile
Early Career
$47,510
25th percentile
Median
$53,830
50th percentile
Experienced
$62,310
75th percentile
Top Earners
$76,290
90th percentile
National Salary Distribution
10th
$40,360
25th
$47,510
Middle 50%
MEDIAN
$53,830
Mean: $56,450
75th
$62,310
90th
$76,290
Middle 50% of earners
Median salary
Mean (average)
Key Insights
- •Salary range spans $35,930 from entry level to top earners
- •Middle 50% earn between $47,510 and $62,310
- •Salary spread is 27.5% around the median, showing moderate variation
- •Total national employment: 36,260 professionals
What's the job outlook?
Job Market Intelligence
Medium Demand
Market demand
Medium Risk
Automation risk
Current Employment
National Employment:38,900
Top Industries
Finance and Insurance63.6%
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities51.7%
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (5221 and 5223 only)46%
10-Year Outlook
Growth Rate:+1.4%
Annual Openings:4,000
Employment Projections
2024 (Current)38,900
Current
2034 (Projected)39,400
+1.4%
+500
Employment Change
+1.4%
Growth Rate
10
Year Projection
Growth Category: More slowly than average
Geographic Salary & Employment Data
Explore where Financial Clerks, All Other professionals work across the United States
Showing 15 of 46 locations
Texas
4,660 jobs$53,8301.42x
California
2,690 jobs$58,1000.63x
New York
2,450 jobs$61,5001.09x
Colorado
2,220 jobs$59,9903.31x
Florida
2,210 jobs$51,5700.95x
New Jersey
1,940 jobs$57,9201.95x
Illinois
1,940 jobs$56,9801.36x
Georgia
1,250 jobs$52,2401.09x
Louisiana
970 jobs$46,2702.15x
North Carolina
800 jobs$58,2900.69x
Nevada
800 jobs$50,2002.20x
Virginia
740 jobs$61,0400.78x
Delaware
590 jobs$60,3405.19x
Maryland
570 jobs$52,3700.89x
Tennessee
550 jobs$47,0600.72x
Understanding the Data
Location Quotient (LQ):
- • LQ > 1.0: More jobs than national average
- • LQ = 1.0: Same as national average
- • LQ < 1.0: Fewer jobs than national average
Data Source:
Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025
Key Growth Factors
Standard growth expectations for this occupation
What technology will you use?
Technology & Digital Skills
Essential technology proficiencies for Financial Clerks, All Other
Technology Intensity
Low
Digital Literacy Requirements
This career requires basic digital literacy
1
Basic
2
Intermediate
3
Advanced
4
Expert
Key Digital Competencies:
Email and internet usageBasic software navigationFile management
Technology Stack
Technology stack information is being compiled for this career.
📚 Technology Learning Resources
Recommended Certifications
- •Vendor-specific software certifications
- •Industry-recognized technology credentials
- •Professional development courses
Online Learning Platforms
- •LinkedIn Learning - Comprehensive technology courses
- •Coursera - University-level programs
- •Udemy - Practical skills training
💡 Technology Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on mastering hot technologies first - they're currently most in-demand
- •Build a portfolio demonstrating your proficiency with key tools and software
- •Stay current through continuous learning - technology evolves rapidly
- •Consider vendor certifications to validate your skills to employers
What's the work environment like?
🏗️
Location
Varies
💪
Physical Demand
LOW
👥
Team Orientation
Varies
🤝
Customer Interaction
NONE
💡Is This Work Environment Right for You?
Consider these factors when evaluating if you'll thrive in this work environment:
- •Are you comfortable working in varies environments?
- •Can you meet low physical demands?
What career paths are available?
Career Pathways
0
Advancement Opportunities
0
Lateral Move Options
0%
Avg. Salary Increase
Advancement Opportunities
Typical career progression paths from Financial Clerks, All Other
💡 Career Planning Tips
- •Most successful advancement happens after 3-5 years of experience
- •Lateral moves can provide valuable cross-functional experience for future leadership roles
- •Focus on developing skills that are transferable across multiple career paths
- •Consider industry trends when planning long-term career moves
Trade Colleges That Train for Financial Clerks, All Other
Top trade colleges by completions in fields that prepare students for this career.
Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN
5.0k program completions/year
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA
2.8k program completions/year
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville, OH
2.5k program completions/year
Lee College
Baytown, TX
1.6k program completions/year
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC
1.3k program completions/year
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC
1.3k program completions/year
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA
1.3k program completions/year
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA
1.2k program completions/year
Mt San Antonio College
Walnut, CA
1.2k program completions/year
Irvine Valley College
Irvine, CA
1.0k program completions/year
Connecticut State Community College
New Britain, CT
978 program completions/year
Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ
897 program completions/year
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