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Occupational Report for File Clerks (43-4071) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

File correspondence, cards, invoices, receipts, and other records in alphabetical or numerical order or according to the filing system used. Locate and remove material from file when requested.

Employment Outlook for File Clerks
Statewide Employment Analysis 2006 employment is estimated to be larger than the statewide average Oregon employment is expected to decline in this occupation between 2006 and 2016. Total job openings are projected to be at about the statewide average.

Despite declining employment, reasonable employment opportunities exist due to the need to fill replacement job openings.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings for File Clerks There are 1 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 1 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Records Clerk 2/5/10 Pendleton $9.00/hr
State of Oregon License Information for File Clerks No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for File Clerks
Region ---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $9.05 $10.03 $12.61 $15.66 $19.95 $13.44 $27,941
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 8.73 9.11 9.77 11.83 14.81 10.99 22,854
Multnomah / Washington 9.87 11.65 14.24 17.80 22.07 14.94 31,078
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 9.10 10.11 13.12 15.18 18.39 13.28 27,623
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 9.26 10.62 12.81 14.84 18.71 13.22 27,496
Lane 9.23 10.50 12.10 14.99 20.03 13.15 27,350
Coos / Curry 9.93 11.20 13.01 15.25 17.09 13.20 27,459
Jackson / Josephine 8.97 9.78 12.19 16.24 19.94 13.34 27,749
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 9.88 10.78 12.06 14.23 16.67 12.56 26,131
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 8.83 9.37 10.23 12.83 16.21 11.65 24,239
Klamath / Lake 9.01 9.87 12.56 15.72 18.43 12.99 27,010
Morrow / Umatilla 8.96 9.71 11.36 12.46 13.11 11.13 23,163
Baker / Union / Wallowa 8.82 9.35 10.47 11.67 12.40 10.53 21,902
Grant / Harney / Malheur 8.70 9.04 9.61 10.55 11.70 9.83 20,448
Clackamas 9.30 10.86 12.96 16.23 19.15 13.64 28,377
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for File Clerks
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2006 2016 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 2,229 2,124 -105 -4.7% 0 65 65
Multnomah / Washington 970 884 -86 -8.9% 0 28 28
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 284 264 -20 -7.0% 0 8 8
Lane 207 206 -1 -0.5% 0 6 6
Jackson / Josephine 172 174 2 1.2% 0 5 5
Clackamas 137 131 -6 -4.4% 0 4 4
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 133 138 5 3.8% 1 4 5
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 79 75 -4 -5.1% 0 2 2
Coos / Curry 74 72 -2 -2.7% 0 2 2
Douglas 68 66 -2 -2.9% 0 2 2
Morrow / Umatilla 47 45 -2 -4.3% 0 1 1
Klamath / Lake 32 25 -7 -21.9% 0 1 1
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 29 24 -5 -17.2% 0 1 1
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 19 19 0 0.0% 0 1 1
Grant / Harney / Malheur 15 16 1 6.7% 0 1 1
Baker / Union / Wallowa 11 14 3 27.3% 0 0 1

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for File Clerks
Industry
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Ownership 2006
Employment
Total, All Industries All 2,229
Total, All Industries Private 2,045
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting Private 18
Construction Private 36
Construction of Buildings Private 34
Residential Building Construction Private 22
Manufacturing Private 101
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing Private 61
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing Private 46
Wholesale Trade Private 32
Retail Trade Private 122
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers Private 60
Automobile Dealers Private 55
Health and Personal Care Stores Private 20
General Merchandise Stores Private 24
Other General Merchandise Stores Private 24
Transportation and Warehousing Private 48
Information Private 75
Internet Service Providers, Web Search Portals, and Data Processing Services Private 63
Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services Private 63
Finance and Insurance Private 229
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities Private 38
Depository Credit Intermediation Private 22
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities Private 173
Insurance Carriers Private 37
Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities Private 136
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Private 26
Real Estate Private 24
Activities Related to Real Estate Private 24
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 497
Legal Services Private 331
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services Private 94
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services Private 44
Management of Companies and Enterprises Private 59
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services Private 202
Administrative and Support Services Private 197
Employment Services Private 179
Health Care and Social Assistance Private 556
Ambulatory Health Care Services Private 473
Offices of Physicians Private 390
Offices of Dentists Private 34
Offices of Other Health Practitioners Private 36
Hospitals Private 70
Other Services (except Public Administration) Private 26
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations Private 21
Total, All Industries Local 183
Educational Services Local 62
Elementary and Secondary Schools Local 31
Public Administration Local 108
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support Local 95
Educational Requirements for File Clerks Workers must have short-term on-the-job training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for File Clerks
  • Apply Confidentiality Procedures
  • Maintain Inventory Of Office Forms
  • Maintain Reference Library
  • Operate Fax Machines, Copiers, Printers, And Other Office Machines
  • Organize And Work With Detailed Records
  • Organize Legal Information And Records
  • Prepare Handouts, Reports, Or Other Documents For Distribution
  • Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
  • Retrieve Files And Charts
  • Use Computers To Enter, Access And Retrieve Data
  • Work As A Team Member
Schools and Training Providers for File Clerks The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:

Career Enhancement Center
1916 Island Avenue
La Grande, OR 97850-7979
Phone: (541) 963-9213 x26
Programs of Training:
DePaul Industries Training Centers
4950 NE Martin Luther King
Portland, OR 97211-3354
Phone: (503) 281-1289 x161
Programs of Training:
DePaul Industries
4660 Portland Rd. NE, Suite 108
Salem, OR 97305-1684
Phone: (503) 856-9817
Programs of Training:
Chemeketa Community College
4000 Lancaster Dr NE
Salem, OR 97305
Phone: (503) 399-5000
Programs of Training:
Linn-Benton Community College
6500 Pacific Blvd SW
Albany, OR 97321
Phone: (541) 917-4999
Programs of Training:
Mt Hood Community College
26000 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR 97030
Phone: (503) 491-6422
Programs of Training:
Central Oregon Community College
2600 NW College Way
Bend, OR 97701
Phone: (541) 383-7500
Programs of Training:
Computer Skills Plus, Inc.
11714 SE Stark
Portland, OR 97216
Phone: (503) 262-9811
Programs of Training:
Abdill Career College, Inc.
843 E. Main Street, Suite 203
Medford, OR 97504-7137
Phone: (541) 779-8384
Programs of Training:
Tillamook Bay Community College
4301 Third Street
Tillamook, OR 97141
Phone: (503) 842-8222
Programs of Training:
Umpqua Community College
1140 College Rd.
Roseburg, OR 97470
Phone: (541) 440-4600
Programs of Training:
Computer Skills Plus, Inc.
12448 SW Main
Tigard, OR 97223-6110
Phone: (503) 670-1545
Programs of Training:
Clatsop Community College
1653 Jerome Ave
Astoria, OR 97103
Phone: (503) 325-0910
Programs of Training:
Lane Community College
4000 E 30th Ave
Eugene, OR 97405
Phone: (541) 463-3000
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for File Clerks No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.