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.
Common Job Titles
- Mail Clerk
- Mail Handler
- Mail Machine Operator
- Postal 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
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $29,460. 25th percentile: U.S. $34,440. 50th percentile: U.S. $38,150. 75th percentile: U.S. $44,940. 90th percentile: U.S. $52,150. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| 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 Acrobat
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
Technology Skills
- Email software
- Financial accounting software
- Postal Explorer
- Recordkeeping software
- Web browser software
- Word processing software
Tools & Equipment
- 10-key calculators
- Automated filing systems
- Automatic envelope opening machines
- Automatic envelope sealing machines
- Computer data input scanners
- Computer inkjet printers
- Copy machines
- Digital duplicating machines