Filer vs cut file clerk

The differences between filers and cut file clerks can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a filer has an average salary of $39,155, which is higher than the $34,720 average annual salary of a cut file clerk.

The top three skills for a filer include patient charts, computer system and numerical order. The most important skills for a cut file clerk are food safety, customer service, and fresh fruit.

Filer vs cut file clerk overview

	Filer	Cut File Clerk
Yearly salary	$39,155	$34,720
Hourly rate	$18.82	$16.69
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	471	66,500
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 41%	Bachelor's Degree, 42%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	-	-

Filer vs cut file clerk salary

Filers and cut file clerks have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Filer	Cut File Clerk
Average salary	$39,155	$34,720
Salary range	Between $20,000 And $74,000	Between $22,000 And $53,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between filer and cut file clerk education

There are a few differences between a filer and a cut file clerk in terms of educational background:

	Filer	Cut File Clerk
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 41%	Bachelor's Degree, 42%
Most common major	Business	Management
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	Western Carolina University

Filer vs cut file clerk demographics

Here are the differences between filers' and cut file clerks' demographics:

	Filer	Cut File Clerk
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 36.5% Female, 63.5%	Male, 24.1% Female, 75.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.1% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 15.9% Asian, 5.4% White, 62.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 11.1% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 15.9% Asian, 5.4% White, 62.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	9%	9%

Differences between filer and cut file clerk duties and responsibilities

Filer example responsibilities.

Maintain and manage database with clinical details and digital radiology imaging.
Maintain organization when filing paperwork for all insurance customers.
Demonstrate effective organization skills by sorting and filing business receipts and invoices alphabetically
Execute an individual project for the communications department by digitizing old newsletters to preserve pictures and information in an online database.
Process out-going files utilizing Onbase imaging system, process manual record shipment using contract delivery service.

Cut file clerk example responsibilities.

Maintain and manage database with clinical details and digital radiology imaging.
Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.
Generate reports on inventory by using IBM computer, AS400; to make lots and do calculations.
Enter ticket orders in bundles and keep records of dozens produce; payroll, shipping, and receiving, information.
Execute an individual project for the communications department by digitizing old newsletters to preserve pictures and information in an online database.
Cut and package fruits and vegetables then labele packages and stock merchandise while keeping the fresh cut case organize.

Filer vs cut file clerk skills

Common filer skills

Patient Charts, 27%
Computer System, 13%
Numerical Order, 10%
Organization, 9%
Alphabetical Order, 8%
Telephone Calls, 7%

Common cut file clerk skills

Food Safety, 98%
Customer Service, 1%
Fresh Fruit, 1%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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