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What is a stock transfer clerk and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a stock transfer clerk. For example, did you know that they make an average of $16.63 an hour? That's $34,581 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 1% and produce 46,900 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreStock Transfer ClerkUS Average
Salary
2.7

Avg. Salary $34,581

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
7.1

Growth rate 1%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
5.6
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.69%

Asian 6.43%

Black or African American 9.53%

Hispanic or Latino 20.67%

Unknown 4.82%

White 57.85%

Gender

female 50.00%

male 50.00%

Age - 35
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 - 35
Stress level
7.1

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
6.1

Complexity level is intermediate

7 - challenging

Work life balance
10.0

Work life balance is excellent

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a stock transfer clerk

  1. Explore stock transfer clerk education requirements

    Most common stock transfer clerk degrees

    Bachelor's

    50.0 %

    High School Diploma

    20.8 %

    Master's

    12.5 %
  2. Start to develop specific stock transfer clerk skills

    SkillsPercentages
    DTC52.25%
    Stock Certificates47.75%
  3. Complete relevant stock transfer clerk training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New stock transfer clerks 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 stock transfer clerk based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real stock transfer clerk resumes.
  4. Research stock transfer clerk duties and responsibilities

    • Perform courtesy tasks that include locating specific items for customers and bagging groceries.
    • Stock and maintain grocery inventory of Safeway storefront.
  5. Apply for stock transfer clerk jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a stock transfer clerk 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 stock transfer clerk salary

The average stock transfer clerk salary in the United States is $34,581 per year or $17 per hour. Stock transfer clerk salaries range between $26,000 and $44,000 per year.

Average stock transfer clerk salary
$34,581 Yearly
$16.63 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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