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Job outlook for clerks/assistant manager in the United States
Clerk/assistant manager job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected clerk/assistant manager job growth rate is 18% from 2018-2028.
About 9,200 new jobs for clerks/assistant manager are projected over the next decade.
Clerk/assistant manager salaries have increased 9% for clerks/assistant manager in the last 5 years.
There are over 4,436 clerks/assistant manager currently employed in the United States.
There are 118,538 active clerk/assistant manager job openings in the US.
The average clerk/assistant manager salary is $35,720.
Are clerk/assistant manager jobs in demand?
Clerk/assistant manager job and salary trends over time
Clerk/assistant manager jobs over time
Clerk/assistant manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,436 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 3,926 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 4,735 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 4,575 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 4,521 | 0.00% |
Average clerk/assistant manager salary over time
Clerk/assistant manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $35,720 | $17.17 | +4.1% |
| 2025 | $34,308 | $16.49 | +1.9% |
| 2024 | $33,653 | $16.18 | +3.1% |
| 2023 | $32,651 | $15.70 | --0.1% |
| 2022 | $32,676 | $15.71 | +4.3% |
Clerk/assistant manager jobs by state
Most common states for clerks/assistant manager
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | 961,939 | 282 | 29% |
| 2 | Alaska | 739,795 | 190 | 26% |
| 3 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 182 | 26% |
| 4 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,356 | 24% |
| 5 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,314 | 24% |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,547 | 23% |
| 7 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 1,405 | 23% |
| 8 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 682 | 23% |
| 9 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 2,788 | 22% |
| 10 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 782 | 22% |
| 11 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,549 | 21% |
| 12 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,427 | 21% |
| 13 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,721 | 20% |
| 14 | California | 39,536,653 | 7,674 | 19% |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 2,391 | 19% |
| 16 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,156 | 19% |
| 17 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 595 | 19% |
| 18 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 332 | 19% |
| 19 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 166 | 19% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 116 | 19% |
Most common cities for clerks/assistant manager
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Vernon | 1 | 1% | $35,549 |
| 2 | San Diego | 1 | 0% | $39,258 |
Clerk/Assistant Manager job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of clerk/assistant manager experts
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Centenary College of Louisiana
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
What Clerk/Assistant Manager skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Jaunelle Celaire: Never stop learning! This may consist of going back to school, earning new certifications in your field of study, attending conferences and seminars, and making sure that your time management is always at its finest level of excellence.
Dr. Barbara Davis
William J. Atkins DeanCentenary College of Louisiana
Frost School of Business
What experience really stands out on Clerk/Assistant Manager resumes?
Dr. Barbara Davis: Graduates participating in internships related to their areas of interest. Internships spanning more than one semester at the same firm stand out as well.
What skills stand out on Clerk/Assistant Manager resumes?
Dr. Timothy Edwards: Writing and research skills. Analytical and critical thinking skills. Technical skills such as web design, graphic design, audio and video production skills. Employers are interested in potential employees knowledge, intelligence and skills.