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Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service

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Job Description


	Prepare incoming and outgoing mail for distribution. Use hand or mail handling machines to 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.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For example, a drywall installer might benefit from experience installing drywall, but an inexperienced person could still learn to be an installer with little difficulty.

	Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed.

	Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.

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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service
Business Support Services	19,100
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services	14,510
Employment Services	11,890
Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers	8,620
Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation)	6,700
Insurance Carriers	5,110
Printing and Related Support Activities	4,030
Management of Companies and Enterprises	4,020
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	3,660
Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities	2,860

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Title: "Mail Clerks, Except Mail Machine Operators and Postal Service"

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service
Average Annual Salary	$28,010
Average Hourly Wage	$13.47
Total Employment	115,010