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What is a files supervisor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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ScoreFiles SupervisorUS Average
Salary
4.0

Avg. Salary $51,549

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
4.4
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.63%

Asian 5.16%

Black or African American 12.04%

Hispanic or Latino 18.11%

Unknown 4.71%

White 59.35%

Gender

female 63.51%

male 36.49%

Age - 48
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 48
Stress level
8.0

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.7

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.2

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Files supervisor career paths

Key steps to become a files supervisor

  1. Explore files supervisor education requirements

    Most common files supervisor degrees

    Bachelor's

    48.6 %

    Associate

    21.9 %

    High School Diploma

    19.2 %
  2. Start to develop specific files supervisor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Computer System23.37%
    Compliance Audits20.00%
    Office Equipment15.76%
    Management Reports14.97%
    Law Firm14.11%
  3. Complete relevant files supervisor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New files supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a files supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real files supervisor resumes.
  4. Research files supervisor duties and responsibilities

    • Experience managing complex logistics operations in remote and austere environments.
    • Establish internal mail policies; interpret guidance from DOD and USPS and develops policies.
    • Collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide specialty care to patients with adherence issues and/or unstable disease management status.
    • Interpret electrical, pneumatic and mechanical drawings to effectively troubleshoot all train systems i.e.
  5. Apply for files supervisor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a files supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average files supervisor salary

The average files supervisor salary in the United States is $51,549 per year or $25 per hour. Files supervisor salaries range between $31,000 and $83,000 per year.

Average files supervisor salary
$51,549 Yearly
$24.78 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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