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Office and admin jobs
51 kinds of work, with what each one pays and lines you can start from. Choose the closest and change the wording later.
- 17,388,780
- People do this work
- $48,325
- Median pay across the field
- 51
- Kinds of work here
From the Bureau of Labor Statistics, counted once for each job here. The pay figure is the middle of this field's medians, so one very large job does not speak for the rest.
- Bill and Account CollectorLocate and notify customers of delinquent accounts by mail, telephone, or personal visit to solicit payment.
- Billing and Posting ClerkCompile, compute, and record billing, accounting, statistical, and other numerical data for billing purposes.
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing ClerkCompute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete.
- Brokerage ClerkPerform duties related to the purchase, sale, or holding of securities.
- Cargo and Freight AgentExpedite and route movement of incoming and outgoing cargo and freight shipments in airline, train, and trucking terminals and shipping docks.
- Clerical Library AssistantCompile records, and sort, shelve, issue, and receive library materials such as books, electronic media, pictures, cards, slides and microfilm.
- Correspondence ClerkCompose letters or electronic correspondence in reply to requests for merchandise, damage claims, credit and other information, delinquent accounts, incorrect billings, or unsatisfactory…
- Courier and MessengerPick up and deliver messages, documents, packages, and other items between offices or departments within an establishment or directly to other business concerns, traveling by foot, bicycle…
- Court, Municipal, and License ClerkPerform clerical duties for courts of law, municipalities, or governmental licensing agencies and bureaus.
- Credit Authorizer, Checker, and ClerkAuthorize credit charges against customers' accounts.
- Customer Service RepresentativeInteract with customers to provide basic or scripted information in response to routine inquiries about products and services.
- Data Entry KeyerOperate data entry device, such as keyboard or photo composing perforator.
- Desktop PublisherFormat typescript and graphic elements using computer software to produce publication-ready material.
- DispatcherSchedule and dispatch workers, work crews, equipment, or service vehicles for conveyance of materials, freight, or passengers, or for normal installation, service, or emergency repairs…
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative AssistantProvide high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, and handling information requests, as well as performing routine administrative functions…
- File ClerkFile correspondence, cards, invoices, receipts, and other records in alphabetical or numerical order or according to the filing system used.
- First-Line Supervisor of Office and Administrative Support WorkersDirectly supervise and coordinate the activities of clerical and administrative support workers.
- Freight ForwarderResearch rates, routings, or modes of transport for shipment of products.
- Gambling Cage WorkerIn a gambling establishment, conduct financial transactions for patrons.
- General Office ClerkPerform duties too varied and diverse to be classified in any specific office clerical occupation, requiring knowledge of office systems and procedures.
- Government Programs Eligibility InterviewerDetermine eligibility of persons applying to receive assistance from government programs and agency resources, such as welfare, unemployment benefits, social security, and public housing.
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerkAccommodate hotel, motel, and resort patrons by registering and assigning rooms to guests, issuing room keys or cards, transmitting and receiving messages, keeping records of occupied rooms…
- Human Resources AssistantCompile and keep personnel records.
- Insurance Claim and Policy Processing ClerkProcess new insurance policies, modifications to existing policies, and claims forms.
- InterviewerInterview persons by telephone, mail, in person, or by other means for the purpose of completing forms, applications, or questionnaires.
- Legal Secretary and Administrative AssistantPerform secretarial duties using legal terminology, procedures, and documents.
- Loan Interviewer and ClerkInterview loan applicants to elicit information; investigate applicants' backgrounds and verify references; prepare loan request papers; and forward findings, reports, and documents to…
- Mail Clerk and Mail Machine OperatorPrepare incoming and outgoing mail for distribution.
- Medical Secretary and Administrative AssistantPerform secretarial duties using specific knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, clinic, or laboratory procedures.
- New Accounts ClerkInterview persons desiring to open accounts in financial institutions.
- Office Machine OperatorOperate one or more of a variety of office machines, such as photocopying, photographic, and duplicating machines, or other office machines.
- Order ClerkReceive and process incoming orders for materials, merchandise, classified ads, or services such as repairs, installations, or rental of facilities.
- Payroll and Timekeeping ClerkCompile and record employee time and payroll data.
- Postal Service ClerkPerform any combination of tasks in a United States Postal Service (USPS) post office, such as receive letters and parcels; sell postage and revenue stamps, postal cards, and stamped…
- Postal Service Mail CarrierSort and deliver mail for the United States Postal Service (USPS).
- Postal Service Mail Sorter, Processor, and Processing Machine OperatorPrepare incoming and outgoing mail for distribution for the United States Postal Service (USPS).
- Procurement ClerkCompile information and records to draw up purchase orders for procurement of materials and services.
- Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerkCoordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule.
- Proofreader and Copy MarkerRead transcript or proof type setup to detect and mark for correction any grammatical, typographical, or compositional errors.
- Public Safety TelecommunicatorOperate telephone, radio, or other communication systems to receive and communicate requests for emergency assistance at 9-1-1 public safety answering points and emergency operations…
- Receptionist and Information ClerkAnswer inquiries and provide information to the general public, customers, visitors, and other interested parties regarding activities conducted at establishment and location of…
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agent and Travel ClerkMake and confirm reservations for transportation or lodging, or sell transportation tickets.
- Secretary and Administrative AssistantPerform routine administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, or providing information to callers.
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerkVerify and maintain records on incoming and outgoing shipments involving inventory.
- Statistical AssistantCompile and compute data according to statistical formulas for use in statistical studies.
- Switchboard OperatorOperate telephone business systems equipment or switchboards to relay incoming, outgoing, and interoffice calls.
- Telephone OperatorProvide information by accessing alphabetical, geographical, or other directories.
- TellerReceive and pay out money.
- Utilities Meter ReaderRead meter and record consumption of electricity, gas, water, or steam.
- Weigher, Measurer, Checker, and Sampler, RecordkeepingWeigh, measure, and check materials, supplies, and equipment for the purpose of keeping relevant records.
- Word Processor and TypistUse word processor, computer, or typewriter to type letters, reports, forms, or other material from rough draft, corrected copy, or voice recording.