Certificate of Merit

Median Annual Income

$60,970

Projected Job Growth

+1 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

Associate's degree

Assist lawyers by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching legal precedent. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action.

Median Annual Income

$48,780

Projected Job Growth

+9 %

Career Cluster(s)

Healthcare & Human Services

Most Common Education Level

Postsecondary certificate

Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the healthcare system. Classify medical and healthcare concepts, including diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment, into the healthcare industry's numerical coding system. Includes medical coders.

Median Annual Income

$37,060

Projected Job Growth

-5 %

Career Cluster(s)

Healthcare & Human Services

Most Common Education Level

Postsecondary certificate

Transcribe medical reports recorded by physicians and other healthcare practitioners using various electronic devices, covering office visits, emergency room visits, diagnostic imaging studies, operations, chart reviews, and final summaries. Transcribe dictated reports and translate abbreviations into fully understandable form. Edit as necessary and return reports in either printed or electronic form for review and signature, or correction.

Median Annual Income

$42,120

Projected Job Growth

-7 %

Career Cluster(s)

Financial Services

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Compose letters or electronic correspondence in reply to requests for merchandise, damage claims, credit and other information, delinquent accounts, incorrect billings, or unsatisfactory services. Duties may include gathering data to formulate reply and preparing correspondence.

Median Annual Income

$46,110

Projected Job Growth

+4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Perform clerical duties for courts of law, municipalities, or 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; and record data, administer tests, or collect fees.

Median Annual Income

$38,130

Projected Job Growth

-15 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

File correspondence, cards, invoices, receipts, and other records in alphabetical or numerical order or according to the filing system used. Locate and remove material from file when requested.

Median Annual Income

$50,680

Projected Job Growth

-5 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Perform secretarial duties using legal terminology, procedures, and documents. Prepare legal papers and correspondence, such as summonses, complaints, motions, and subpoenas. May also assist with legal research.

Median Annual Income

$37,790

Projected Job Growth

-25 %

Career Cluster(s)

Management & Entrepreneurship

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Operate data entry device, such as keyboard or photo composing perforator. Duties may include verifying data and preparing materials for printing.

Median Annual Income

$46,450

Projected Job Growth

-38 %

Career Cluster(s)

Management & Entrepreneurship

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Use word processor, computer, or typewriter to type letters, reports, forms, or other material from rough draft, corrected copy, or voice recording. May perform other clerical duties as assigned.

Median Annual Income

$40,480

Projected Job Growth

-6 %

Career Cluster(s)

Management & Entrepreneurship

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Perform duties too varied and diverse to be classified in any specific office clerical occupation, requiring knowledge of office systems and procedures. Clerical duties may be assigned in accordance with the office procedures of individual establishments and may include a combination of answering telephones, bookkeeping, typing or word processing, office machine operation, and filing.