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Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service

Careers / Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service

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 is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

	Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma.

	Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service
Business Support Services	13,640
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services	9,870
Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers	7,500
Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation)	4,780
Printing and Related Support Activities	3,920
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	3,190
Insurance Carriers	3,160
Management of Companies and Enterprises	2,790
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (5221 And 5223 only)	2,310
State Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation)	1,860

Career Video

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

Duration: 01:34

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service
Average Annual Salary	$32,040
Average Hourly Wage	$15.41
Total Employment	86,150