Indexer vs cut file clerk

The differences between indexers and cut file clerks can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a cut file clerk has an average salary of $34,720, which is higher than the $31,405 average annual salary of an indexer.

The top three skills for an indexer include computer database, data entry and proofread. The most important skills for a cut file clerk are food safety, customer service, and fresh fruit.

Indexer vs cut file clerk overview

	Indexer	Cut File Clerk
Yearly salary	$31,405	$34,720
Hourly rate	$15.10	$16.69
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	991	66,500
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 39%	Bachelor's Degree, 42%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	-	-

Indexer vs cut file clerk salary

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

	Indexer	Cut File Clerk
Average salary	$31,405	$34,720
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $38,000	Between $22,000 And $53,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between indexer and cut file clerk education

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

	Indexer	Cut File Clerk
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 39%	Bachelor's Degree, 42%
Most common major	Business	Management
Most common college	Stanford University	Western Carolina University

Indexer vs cut file clerk demographics

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

	Indexer	Cut File Clerk
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 28.3% Female, 71.7%	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 indexer and cut file clerk duties and responsibilities

Indexer example responsibilities.

Maintain and manage database with clinical details and digital radiology imaging.
Adhere to HIPPA policies and guidelines to protect patient privacy.
Index and proofread academic manuscripts; correspond with publishers and authors.
Perform QC checks, prepare FDA case reports, and conduct database searches.
Execute all transactions in accordance to HIPPA, company policy and procedures along with contractual guidelines.
Print batch cover sheets and separator sheets, copy paper CRF's for monitors, distribute to scanner operator.

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.

Indexer vs cut file clerk skills

Common indexer skills

Computer Database, 23%
Data Entry, 10%
Proofread, 10%
Computer System, 7%
Quality Checks, 6%
Epic, 6%

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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