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Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service

Median Salary
36,880
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Prepare incoming and outgoing mail for distribution. Time-stamp, open, read, sort, and route incoming mail; and address, seal, stamp, fold, stuff, and affix postage to outgoing mail or packages. Duties may also include keeping necessary records and completed forms.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

65%

Private not for profit

14%

State and local government

11%

Federal Government

9%

Self-employed

1%

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$23,820

10%

$36,880

Median

$55,720

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    48%

  • Less than high school

    45%

  • Associate's degree

    6%

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    Low

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Low

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • English Language
  • Administrative
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Education and Training

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    High

  • Decision Making

    High

  • Responsibility

    Mid

  • Physical Activity

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Mid

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.