--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 134,920
  annual_median    : $49,500
  annual_pct10     : $33,870
  annual_pct25     : $40,910
  annual_pct75     : $59,970
  annual_pct90     : $71,420
  annual_mean      : $51,490
  hourly_median    : $23.80

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : District of Columbia ($70,490)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($27,560)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.558x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (53 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   70,100  median: $  49,940
  Educational Services                     emp:   25,860  median: $  49,380
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:    8,890  median: $  48,330
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    5,050  median: $  45,930
  Retail Trade                             emp:    4,800  median: $  45,720
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:    3,660  median: $  50,960
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:    3,060  median: $  49,630
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:    2,490  median: $  51,380
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:    2,160  median: $  53,550
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:    2,040  median: $  61,650

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (19 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   70,100  median: $  49,940
  Educational Services                     emp:   25,860  median: $  49,380
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:    8,890  median: $  48,330
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    5,050  median: $  45,930
  Retail Trade                             emp:    4,800  median: $  45,720
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:    3,660  median: $  50,960
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:    3,060  median: $  49,630
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:    2,490  median: $  51,380
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:    2,160  median: $  53,550
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:    2,040  median: $  61,650

exact_match_status : no_exact_match
matched_title      : N/A
match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T22:27:37.624198Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Clerks (film) (similarity: 0.3019)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clerks_(film)
  QID: Q747877
  Extract: Clerks is a 1994 American independent black-and-white comedy film written, produced, co-edited and directed by Kevin Smith in his debut. The independent film stars Brian O'Halloran, Jeff Anderson, Marilyn Ghigliotti, Jason Mewes, and Lisa Spoonauer, it presents a day in the lives of store clerks Dan

  Title: Municipal clerk (similarity: 0.2909)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Municipal_clerk
  QID: Q883211
  Extract: A clerk is a senior official of many municipal governments in the English-speaking world. In some communities, including most in the United States, the position is elected, but in many others, the clerk is appointed to their post. In the UK, a town or parish clerk is appointed by the town or parish 

  Title: List of View Askewniverse characters (similarity: 0.3421)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_View_Askewniverse_characters
  QID: Q2882807
  Extract: This is a list of major and recurring characters in Kevin Smith's fictional universe known as the View Askewniverse.

  Title: Clerk of the United States House of Representatives (similarity: 0.2418)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clerk_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
  QID: Q5131884
  Extract: The clerk of the United States House of Representatives is an officer of the United States House of Representatives, whose primary duty is to act as the chief record-keeper for the House.

  Title: Legal adviser (similarity: 0.2264)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_adviser
  QID: Q16851227
  Extract: A legal adviser, formerly referred to as a justices' clerk or clerk to the justices is an official of the magistrates' court in England and Wales whose primary role is to provide legal advice to justices of the peace.

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : medium
confidence_notes     : Confidence is medium due to the broad, catch-all nature of this occupation which encompasses many different specialized roles, making it difficult to provide highly specific details about daily activities and requirements.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T22:31:57.038964+00:00
tokens_input         : 2,297
tokens_output        : 2,986
cost_usd             : $0.032347
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No direct Wikipedia match exists for this broad occupational category, as it represents a catch-all classification for various specialized clerical roles. The semantic neighbors relate to fictional clerks or specific governmental positions rather than the general occupational category.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Information and Record Clerks, All Other encompasses a diverse category of administrative professionals who manage, process, and maintain various types of records and information systems not covered by more specific clerical classifications. These roles are essential across government, education, and healthcare sectors, handling specialized documentation, coding, transcription, and investigative tasks. According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage is $49,500 with 134,920 professionals employed nationwide.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Daily responsibilities vary significantly based on specialization but typically involve processing and organizing records, documents, or data according to established protocols. Admission evaluators review and assess applications or credentials, while coding clerks assign standardized codes to various items or processes. Transcription specialists convert audio recordings to written documents, and investigative clerks research and verify information for accuracy and compliance. Attendance clerks track and maintain records of presence or participation, while dietary clerks manage nutritional information and meal planning documentation.

WHO THRIVES:
Success in these roles requires strong attention to detail and the ability to work systematically with various record-keeping systems and procedures. Individuals who excel tend to be methodical, patient, and comfortable with routine tasks that require accuracy and consistency. Strong reading comprehension and basic computer skills are essential, as is the ability to follow detailed guidelines and procedures. Those who thrive often prefer structured environments where they can work independently while maintaining high standards of precision and data integrity.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most positions require a high school diploma or equivalent, with on-the-job training provided for specific systems and procedures. Some specialized roles may prefer candidates with relevant coursework in business administration, healthcare administration, or related fields. Previous experience in administrative support, data entry, or customer service can be advantageous. Entry-level positions often serve as stepping stones to more specialized clerical or administrative roles.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Career advancement typically leads to senior clerical positions, administrative specialist roles, or supervisory positions within record-keeping departments. Some professionals transition into specialized areas like medical records, legal documentation, or government administration. With additional education or training, advancement opportunities include administrative coordinator, office manager, or specialized analyst positions in their respective industries.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The field employs 134,920 professionals with a median annual wage of $49,500, ranging from $33,870 to $71,420 according to BLS OEWS May 2025. Government sectors provide the largest employment base with 70,100 positions, followed by educational services with 25,860 roles. Geographic wage variations are significant, with District of Columbia offering the highest median at $70,490 compared to Puerto Rico's $27,560, representing a 2.56x differential. The healthcare and social assistance sector also provides substantial employment opportunities with 8,890 positions.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Many routine data entry and basic record-keeping functions face moderate automation risk as digital systems become more sophisticated. However, roles requiring human judgment, interpretation, and specialized knowledge of complex regulations or procedures are likely to remain stable.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [task_similarity] File Clerks (43-4071) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve organizing, maintaining, and retrieving records and documents as core job functions.
    data: record management
    data: document organization
  [skill_overlap] Loan Interviewers and Clerks (43-4131) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Similar clerical duties and attention to detail requirements in processing applications and maintaining records.
    data: application processing
    data: record verification
  [job_zone] Office Clerks, General (43-9061) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both represent general administrative support roles with similar skill requirements and training levels.
    data: administrative support
    data: clerical tasks
  [career_pathway] Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive (43-6014) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Natural progression path as both involve administrative support with increasing responsibility levels.
    data: administrative progression
    data: office support
  [transferable_skill] Medical Records and Health Information Technicians (29-2071) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Coding clerks and diet clerks can transition to healthcare records management using similar documentation skills.
    data: coding expertise
    data: healthcare documentation

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['information clerk', 'record clerk', 'coding clerk', 'attendance clerk', 'admissions evaluator', 'transcriber', 'diet clerk', 'clerical investigator']
  exclude_keywords : ['manager', 'supervisor', 'specialist', 'coordinator', 'analyst']
  title_patterns   : ['clerk', 'evaluator', 'transcriber', 'assistant', 'operator']
  common_variations: ['records clerk', 'information specialist', 'data clerk', 'administrative clerk', 'documentation clerk', 'file clerk', 'clerical assistant', 'records assistant']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['clerk', 'clerks', 'specialized', 'record', 'administrative', 'united', 'professionals', 'records', 'clerical', 'procedures', 'smith', 'many', 'states', 'town', 'house', 'legal', 'justices', 'category', 'government', 'healthcare']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
clerk                      14  0.03474  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
clerks                      8  0.01985  inference            inference:75%  wikipedia:25%
specialized                 7  0.01737  inference            inference:100%
record                      5  0.01241  inference            inference:80%  wikipedia:20%
administrative              5  0.01241  inference            inference:100%
united                      4  0.00993  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
professionals               4  0.00993  inference            inference:100%
records                     4  0.00993  inference            inference:100%
clerical                    4  0.00993  inference            inference:100%
procedures                  4  0.00993  inference            inference:100%
smith                       3  0.00744  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
many                        3  0.00744  wikipedia            wikipedia:67%  inference:33%
states                      3  0.00744  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
town                        3  0.00744  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
house                       3  0.00744  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
legal                       3  0.00744  wikipedia            wikipedia:67%  inference:33%
justices                    3  0.00744  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
category                    3  0.00744  inference            inference:100%
government                  3  0.00744  inference            inference:100%
healthcare                  3  0.00744  inference            inference:100%
documentation               3  0.00744  inference            inference:100%
wage                        3  0.00744  inference            inference:100%
keeping                     3  0.00744  inference            inference:100%
administration              3  0.00744  inference            inference:100%
entry                       3  0.00744  inference            inference:100%
independent                 2  0.00496  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
film                        2  0.00496  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
written                     2  0.00496  wikipedia            wikipedia:50%  inference:50%
kevin                       2  0.00496  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
halloran                    2  0.00496  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
anderson                    2  0.00496  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
askewniverse                2  0.00496  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
recurring                   2  0.00496  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
characters                  2  0.00496  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
senior                      2  0.00496  wikipedia            wikipedia:50%  inference:50%
official                    2  0.00496  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
appointed                   2  0.00496  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
parish                      2  0.00496  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
known                       2  0.00496  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
referred                    2  0.00496  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%