EDI refers to the sending of data from computer to computer, without the need for clerks to reenter the data. To further eliminate duplicate functions, more large companies may consolidate all their clerical operations in a central office where accounting, billing, personnel, and payroll functions are performed for all satellite offices in the organization. Earnings Salaries of record clerks vary considerably. Region of the country, size of city, and type and size of establishment all influence salary levels. The level of industry or technical expertise required and the complexity and uniqueness of a clerk's responsibilities may also affect earnings.
Average salaries vary by detailed occupation, as shown in the following tabulation.
In addition to salary, record clerks receive the same package of benefits as other employees in the organization. In large and medium-size establishments, sick and annual leave, life and health insurance, and retirement plans are common. Most record clerks today enter data into a computer system and perform basic analysis of the data. Other clerical workers who enter and manipulate data are bank tellers, statistical clerks, receiving clerks, medical record clerks, hotel and motel clerks, credit clerks, and reservation and transportation ticket agents. Sources of Additional Information State employment service offices can provide information about job openings for record clerks.