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Job outlook for junior clerks in the United States
Junior clerk job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected junior clerk job growth rate is -5% from 2018-2028.
About -130,800 new jobs for junior clerks are projected over the next decade.
Junior clerk salaries have increased 16% for junior clerks in the last 5 years.
There are over 233,336 junior clerks currently employed in the United States.
There are 78,669 active junior clerk job openings in the US.
The average junior clerk salary is $37,390.
Are junior clerk jobs in demand?
Junior clerk job and salary trends over time
Junior clerk jobs over time
Junior clerk job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 233,336 | 0.07% |
| 2020 | 252,334 | 0.08% |
| 2019 | 267,536 | 0.08% |
| 2018 | 269,063 | 0.08% |
| 2017 | 268,582 | 0.08% |
Average junior clerk salary over time
Junior clerk salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,390 | $17.98 | +3.8% |
| 2024 | $36,025 | $17.32 | +4.0% |
| 2023 | $34,639 | $16.65 | +3.9% |
| 2022 | $33,337 | $16.03 | +3.0% |
| 2021 | $32,363 | $15.56 | +3.4% |
Junior clerk jobs by state
Most common states for junior clerks
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 186 | 27% |
| 2 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 569 | 18% |
| 3 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 516 | 18% |
| 4 | Delaware | 961,939 | 168 | 17% |
| 5 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 145 | 17% |
| 6 | Alaska | 739,795 | 118 | 16% |
| 7 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,259 | 15% |
| 8 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,084 | 15% |
| 9 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 922 | 15% |
| 10 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 859 | 15% |
| 11 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 530 | 15% |
| 12 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 297 | 15% |
| 13 | Vermont | 623,657 | 95 | 15% |
| 14 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 942 | 14% |
| 15 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 934 | 14% |
| 16 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 795 | 14% |
| 17 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 779 | 14% |
| 18 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 443 | 14% |
| 19 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 239 | 14% |
| 20 | California | 39,536,653 | 5,077 | 13% |
Junior Clerk job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of junior clerk experts
Ohio University
What skills stand out on Junior Clerk resumes?
Allison White: Knowledge of spreadsheets software such as MS Excel is a commonly sought-after skill. Employers want word processing and spreadsheet skills but often say they want high school graduates and pay accordingly. These skills aren't always taught in high school. Those in the field should seek these skills. Additionally, medical and legal assistants have highly sought after. Terminology courses for these specialized areas are sometimes offered at the vocational schools but are usually offered at the post-secondary level.
What soft skills should all Junior Clerks possess?
Allison White: Employers have told me repeatedly that soft skills are often the most important. They will ask for my reference after I've gotten to know a student and been able to identify their communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. They want someone to take the initiative yet know when to ask questions. Customer service skills and confidentiality were also voiced by our internship supervisors. Verbal and non-verbal communication is a must. The applicant must be able to write well!!