| 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 | $22.95 |   | $18.23 | 
  | $4.72 | 
| 2015 | $22.12 | +3.8% | $17.57 | 
+3.8% | $4.55 | 
| 2014 | $21.69 | +2.0% | $17.23 | 
+2.0% | $4.46 | 
| 2013 | $21.25 | +2.0% | $16.88 | 
+2.0% | $4.37 | 
| 2012 | $20.89 | +1.7% | $16.59 | 
+1.7% | $4.30 | 
| 2011 | $20.51 | +1.8% | $16.29 | 
+1.8% | $4.22 | 
| 2010 | $20.19 | +1.6% | $16.04 | 
+1.6% | $4.15 | 
| 2009 | $19.81 | +1.9% | $15.73 | 
+1.9% | $4.07 | 
| 2008 | $19.27 | +2.8% | $15.30 | 
+2.8% | $3.96 | 
| 2007 | $18.65 | +3.3% | $14.82 | 
+3.3% | $3.84 | 
| Year | This Occupation | Compared to All Occupations | Difference | 
| Current | $22.95 |   | $19.32 | 
  | $3.63 | 
| 2015 | $22.12 | +3.8% | $18.78 | 
+2.9% | $3.34 | 
| 2014 | $21.69 | +2.0% | $18.38 | 
+2.2% | $3.31 | 
| 2013 | $21.25 | +2.0% | $18.01 | 
+2.1% | $3.25 | 
| 2012 | $20.89 | +1.7% | $17.70 | 
+1.7% | $3.19 | 
| 2011 | $20.51 | +1.8% | $17.42 | 
+1.6% | $3.09 | 
| 2010 | $20.19 | +1.6% | $17.13 | 
+1.7% | $3.06 | 
| 2009 | $19.81 | +1.9% | $16.90 | 
+1.4% | $2.91 | 
| 2008 | $19.27 | +2.8% | $16.46 | 
+2.6% | $2.80 | 
| 2007 | $18.65 | +3.3% | $15.94 | 
+3.3% | $2.71 | 
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |