Brokerage clerks
SOC Code: 43-4011Also known as:
Account Administrator, Broker Assistant, Brokerage Agent, Brokerage Analyst, Brokerage Assistant
Median Annual Salary
$62,940
-9.5% growth (2024-2034)
4K
Openings/Year
41K
Current Jobs
What Brokerage clerks Do
Perform duties related to the purchase, sale, or holding of securities. Duties include writing orders for stock purchases or sales, computing transfer taxes, verifying stock transactions, accepting and delivering securities, tracking stock price fluctuations, computing equity, distributing dividends, and keeping records of daily transactions and holdings.
💰 Salary
$62,940
Median annual wage (2024)
📈 Job Growth
-9.5%
Decline
🎓 Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Typical entry-level requirement
🚀 Annual Openings
4K
Projected average per year
📚 On-the-Job Training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Expected training period
Employment Projections (2024-2034)
Current Employment (2024)
40,800
Projected Employment (2034)
36,900
Related Careers
Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents
$78,140 •
+3.3% growth
Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
$49,210 •
-5.8% growth
Customer service representatives
$42,830 •
-5.5% growth
New accounts clerks
$46,610 •
-13.2% growth
Top Skills Required
Active Listening
Speaking
Reading Comprehension
Time Management
Critical Thinking
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
- Correspond with customers and confer with coworkers to answer inquiries, discuss market fluctuations, or resolve account problems.
- Document security transactions, such as purchases, sales, conversions, redemptions, or payments, using computers, accounting ledgers, or certificate records.
- File, type, or operate standard office machines.
- Perform clerical tasks, such as answering phones or distributing mail.
- Prepare forms, such as receipts, withdrawal orders, transmittal papers, or transfer confirmations, based on transaction requests from stockholders.
Technology & Tools
📚 Entry-Level Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Most common requirement
🎯 Recommended Education
Bachelor's Degree
O*NET recommended level
Degree Programs for Brokerage clerks
These degree programs can prepare you for a career as a brokerage clerks:
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
17,375 degrees awarded •
632 colleges offer this program
Best Colleges for Becoming a Brokerage clerks
Ranked by Repit grade, then by degrees in related programs. These are the top-rated colleges that prepare students to become brokerage clerks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do brokerage clerks make?
The median annual salary for brokerage clerks is $62,940.
What education do brokerage clerks need?
Most brokerage clerks positions require a high school diploma or equivalent.
Common degree programs include Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping.
Is becoming brokerage clerks a good career choice?
Brokerage clerks is projected to see -9.5% job growth from 2024 to 2034,
which reflects some decline in the field. With approximately 4,100 job openings expected annually,
there are good opportunities for those entering the field.
What are the best colleges for brokerage clerks?
Top colleges for aspiring brokerage clerks include
Rowan University, Eastern Florida State College, Seminole State College of Florida, College of the Canyons, Valencia College.
These schools are ranked based on their Repit grade and the number of graduates in related programs.
What other job titles are similar to brokerage clerks?
Brokerage clerks may also be known as: Account Administrator, Broker Assistant, Brokerage Agent, Brokerage Analyst, Brokerage Assistant, Brokerage Associate, Brokerage Clerk, Brokerage Coordinator, Brokerage Operations Representative (Brokerage Operations Rep), Brokerage Operations Specialist, Brokerage Purchase-and-Sale Clerk, Brokerage Service Associate, Brokerage Services Specialist, Brokerage Specialist, Business Broker, Client Administrator, Client Associate, Client Service Associate, Client Service Representative, Commodities Clerk.
These titles often refer to similar roles with varying responsibilities or specializations.