Microfilming document preparer vs clerk

The differences between microfilming document preparers and clerks can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a microfilming document preparer and a clerk. Additionally, a clerk has an average salary of $31,163, which is higher than the $26,159 average annual salary of a microfilming document preparer.

The top three skills for a microfilming document preparer include loan approval, computer system and legal research. The most important skills for a clerk are basic math, math, and data entry.

Microfilming document preparer vs clerk overview

	Microfilming Document Preparer	Clerk
Yearly salary	$26,159	$31,163
Hourly rate	$12.58	$14.98
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	3,345	80,311
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 36%	Bachelor's Degree, 33%
Average age	47	47
Years of experience	2	2

Microfilming document preparer vs clerk salary

Microfilming document preparers and clerks have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Microfilming Document Preparer	Clerk
Average salary	$26,159	$31,163
Salary range	Between $22,000 And $30,000	Between $24,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	-	Washington, DC
Highest paying state	-	New Hampshire
Best paying company	-	University of Massachusetts Boston
Best paying industry	-	Health Care

Differences between microfilming document preparer and clerk education

There are a few differences between a microfilming document preparer and a clerk in terms of educational background:

	Microfilming Document Preparer	Clerk
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 36%	Bachelor's Degree, 33%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Western Carolina University	Western Carolina University

Microfilming document preparer vs clerk demographics

Here are the differences between microfilming document preparers' and clerks' demographics:

	Microfilming Document Preparer	Clerk
Average age	47	47
Gender ratio	Male, 22.7% Female, 77.3%	Male, 34.1% Female, 65.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.7% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 20.6% Asian, 8.8% White, 55.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	Black or African American, 9.9% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 21.1% Asian, 7.7% White, 55.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between microfilming document preparer and clerk duties and responsibilities

Microfilming document preparer example responsibilities.

Assist in the development and implementation of new documentation processes, coordinate workflow and manage credit derivatives documentation backlog.
Remove staples and paper clips from documents.
Process and upload case documents and subpoenas through court computer imaging software.
Remove paper clips, staples, binder clips, and rubber bands to prevent damage to the scanner.
Prepare all correspondence, memorandum, and legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, subpoenas and discovery.
Review documentation and perform reconciliation as required to prepare for upload into SharePoint.

Clerk example responsibilities.

Demonstrate strong math skills in managing inmate s accounts and calmly and effectively deescalating outbursts of belligerent inmates.
Manage orthopedic accounts regarding payment posting through IDX medical systems.
Administer financial bookkeeping by way of QuickBooks.
Bank reconciliation in QuickBooks and assist bookkeeper when need.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality as required by HIPAA.
Call DMV's and dealerships when liens are not perfect.

Microfilming document preparer vs clerk skills

Common microfilming document preparer skills

Loan Approval, 17%
Computer System, 16%
Legal Research, 10%
Real Estate, 8%
Clips, 7%
Mortgage Loans, 7%

Common clerk skills

Basic Math, 18%
Math, 10%
Data Entry, 10%
Customer Service, 9%
Cleanliness, 8%
POS, 5%