Motor vehicle clerk vs clerk

The differences between motor vehicle clerks and clerks can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 6-12 months to become a motor vehicle clerk, becoming a clerk takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a motor vehicle clerk has an average salary of $36,604, which is higher than the $31,163 average annual salary of a clerk.

The top three skills for a motor vehicle clerk include customer service, DMV and motor vehicle registration. The most important skills for a clerk are basic math, math, and data entry.

Motor vehicle clerk vs clerk overview

	Motor Vehicle Clerk	Clerk
Yearly salary	$36,604	$31,163
Hourly rate	$17.60	$14.98
Growth rate	-	-5%
Number of jobs	68,494	80,311
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 34%	Bachelor's Degree, 33%
Average age	49	47
Years of experience	12	2

Motor vehicle clerk vs clerk salary

Motor vehicle clerks and clerks have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Motor Vehicle Clerk	Clerk
Average salary	$36,604	$31,163
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $48,000	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 motor vehicle clerk and clerk education

There are a few differences between a motor vehicle clerk and a clerk in terms of educational background:

	Motor Vehicle Clerk	Clerk
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 34%	Bachelor's Degree, 33%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	Western Carolina University

Motor vehicle clerk vs clerk demographics

Here are the differences between motor vehicle clerks' and clerks' demographics:

	Motor Vehicle Clerk	Clerk
Average age	49	47
Gender ratio	Male, 14.3% Female, 85.7%	Male, 34.1% Female, 65.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.7% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 21.2% Asian, 4.1% White, 59.7% 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	10%	6%

Differences between motor vehicle clerk and clerk duties and responsibilities

Motor vehicle clerk example responsibilities.

Demonstrate strong math skills in managing inmate s accounts and calmly and effectively deescalating outbursts of belligerent inmates.
Prepare documentation for processing motor vehicle titles and registrations at DMV.
Provide temporary permits for individuals passing their CDL and driving tests.
Identify, complete and ensure processing of require DMV documentation for the state of California, prior to vehicle sale.
Process title and automobile registration applications, bookkeeping/accounting duties including payroll, accounts payable/receivables, balancing accounts and business taxes.
Enter summonses into database, accept pleas on traffic violations, schedule hearings for motorists, and assess fines.

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.

Motor vehicle clerk vs clerk skills

Common motor vehicle clerk skills

Customer Service, 20%
DMV, 18%
Motor Vehicle Registration, 12%
Drivers License, 8%
Motor Vehicle Titles, 6%
Identification Card, 5%

Common clerk skills

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