Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service
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.
SOC: 43-9051.00
Common Job Titles
Mail ClerkMail HandlerMail Machine OperatorPostal Clerk
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
62,730
Wage Distribution by Percentile
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $29,460 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $52,150 |
| Workers on average earn | $40,200 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Customer and Personal Service3.9/5
- English Language3.4/5
- Mathematics3.0/5
- Law and Government2.5/5
- Education and Training2.5/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
Adobe AcrobatMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft Word
Technology Skills
Email softwareFinancial accounting softwarePostal ExplorerRecordkeeping softwareWeb browser softwareWord processing software
Tools & Equipment
10-key calculatorsAutomated filing systemsAutomatic envelope opening machinesAutomatic envelope sealing machinesComputer data input scannersComputer inkjet printersCopy machinesDigital duplicating machines