| Perform clerical duties in courts of law, municipalities, and governmental licensing agencies and bureaus. May prepare docket of cases to be called; secure information for judges and court; prepare draft agendas or bylaws for town or city council; answer official correspondence; keep fiscal records and accounts; issue licenses or permits; record data, administer tests, or collect fees. Include chief clerks with "Managers, All Other" (11-9199). | 
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| Mean Wage History | 
| Year | This Occupation | Compared to Occupational Group | Difference | 
| Current | $22.07 |   | $19.44 | 
  | $2.63 | 
| 2015 | $21.27 | +3.8% | $18.74 | 
+3.8% | $2.53 | 
| 2014 | $20.85 | +2.0% | $18.37 | 
+2.0% | $2.49 | 
| 2013 | $20.44 | +2.0% | $18.00 | 
+2.0% | $2.44 | 
| 2012 | $20.09 | +1.7% | $17.70 | 
+1.7% | $2.39 | 
| 2011 | $19.73 | +1.8% | $17.38 | 
+1.8% | $2.35 | 
| 2010 | $19.41 | +1.6% | $17.10 | 
+1.6% | $2.31 | 
| 2009 | $19.05 | +1.9% | $16.78 | 
+1.9% | $2.27 | 
| 2008 | $18.53 | +2.8% | $16.32 | 
+2.8% | $2.21 | 
| 2007 | $17.94 | +3.3% | $15.80 | 
+3.3% | $2.14 | 
| Year | This Occupation | Compared to All Occupations | Difference | 
| Current | $22.07 |   | $20.85 | 
  | $1.22 | 
| 2015 | $21.27 | +3.8% | $20.27 | 
+2.9% | $1.00 | 
| 2014 | $20.85 | +2.0% | $19.83 | 
+2.2% | $1.02 | 
| 2013 | $20.44 | +2.0% | $19.43 | 
+2.1% | $1.00 | 
| 2012 | $20.09 | +1.7% | $19.10 | 
+1.7% | $0.99 | 
| 2011 | $19.73 | +1.8% | $18.80 | 
+1.6% | $0.93 | 
| 2010 | $19.41 | +1.6% | $18.48 | 
+1.7% | $0.93 | 
| 2009 | $19.05 | +1.9% | $18.23 | 
+1.4% | $0.82 | 
| 2008 | $18.53 | +2.8% | $17.77 | 
+2.6% | $0.76 | 
| 2007 | $17.94 | +3.3% | $17.20 | 
+3.3% | $0.74 | 
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |