Order Clerks (43-4151)

Return to previous page

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.

For an explanation of the data, click on the question mark next to the heading.

Employment and Job Openings   (click here for the 10-year forecast)

	Employment			Average annual openings
	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
	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

Return to previous page