Occupation ยท SOC 43-4021
Correspondence Clerks: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of correspondence clerks can typically be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 6,260 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $46,740 ($22.47 an hour).
US employment
6,260
Median annual wage
$46,740
Mean annual wage
$46,610
Median hourly wage
$22.47
Education and training
Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training
Job zone
2
Some preparation
Pay by state
Top 5 by nominal pay
- Connecticut$55,580
- Minnesota$53,350
- California$53,060
- Oregon$52,000
- Ohio$48,890
Top 5 after cost of living
- Minnesota$54,100
- Connecticut$53,640
- Nebraska$53,430
- Ohio$52,700
- Idaho$50,550
Step up: related remote jobs that pay more
| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $54,140 | $7,400 (+15.8%) | 3 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $49,210 | $2,470 (+5.3%) | 3 | Some college, no degree |
| Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | $74,260 | $27,520 (+58.9%) | 3 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Billing and Posting Clerks | $47,170 | $430 (+0.9%) | 2 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks | $49,130 | $2,390 (+5.1%) | 2 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks | $48,450 | $1,710 (+3.7%) | 2 | High school diploma or equivalent |
States with the most jobs
- 1. Texas1,540
- 2. New York600
- 3. California340
- 4. South Carolina200
- 5. Pennsylvania180
- 6. Georgia170
- 7. Florida150
- 8. Tennessee120
- 9. Indiana110
- 10. Michigan110
States that pay the most
- 1. Connecticut$55,580
- 2. Minnesota$53,350
- 3. California$53,060
- 4. Oregon$52,000
- 5. Ohio$48,890
- 6. Idaho$48,270
- 7. Nebraska$48,140
- 8. Illinois$47,990
- 9. Maine$47,750
- 10. New York$47,660
Median annual wage. Based on 30 states and territories with published figures.
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- Receptionists and Information ClerksOn-site
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksOn-site
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsTeleworkable
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