Order Clerks (43-4151)
Occupation description: Receive and process incoming orders for materials, merchandise, classified ads, or services such as repairs, installations, or rental of facilities. Generally receives orders via mail, phone, fax, or other electronic means. Duties include informing customers of receipt, prices, shipping dates, and delays; preparing contracts; and handling complaints. Excludes Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (43-5032) who both dispatch and take orders for services.
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Employment and Job Openings
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Employment | Average annual openings | |||||
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2018 estimate | 2028 projection | Percent change | Labor force exits | Occupation transfers | Total | |
Alaska | 275 | 283 | 2.9 | 12 | 20 | 33 |
United States | 166,800 | 165,700 | 0.0 | 7,000 | 12,200 | 19,100 |
Job outlook
- Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is low with moderate employment opportunities. Read more.
2019 Wages 
Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
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Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
United States | 17.60 | 11.18 | 13.13 | 16.46 | 20.99 | 25.99 |
Alaska | 20.13 | 12.64 | 15.07 | 18.29 | 23.94 | 32.52 |
Anchorage/Mat-Su Area | 18.22 | 12.97 | 14.90 | 18.29 | 21.67 | 23.89 |
Balance of State | 25.48 | 15.71 | 17.49 | 26.35 | 33.30 | 36.86 |