Occupation ยท SOC 43-9051
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal service can typically be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 62,730 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $38,150 ($18.34 an hour).
US employment
62,730
Median annual wage
$38,150
Mean annual wage
$40,200
Median hourly wage
$18.34
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
- District of Columbia$48,230
- Massachusetts$46,160
- Hawaii$44,700
- Washington$44,260
- Vermont$43,440
Top 5 after cost of living
- Vermont$44,350
- District of Columbia$43,880
- Massachusetts$43,650
- Nebraska$43,450
- Minnesota$43,250
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| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Couriers and Messengers | $38,340 | $190 (+0.5%) | 2 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Data Entry Keyers | $39,850 | $1,700 (+4.5%) | 2 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Office Machine Operators, Except Computer | $39,020 | $870 (+2.3%) | 2 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Order Clerks | $44,660 | $6,510 (+17.1%) | 2 | Some college, no degree |
| Office Clerks, General | $43,630 | $5,480 (+14.4%) | 2 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| File Clerks | $41,270 | $3,120 (+8.2%) | 2 | High school diploma or equivalent |
States with the most jobs
- 1. New York5,660
- 2. California4,880
- 3. Texas4,210
- 4. Pennsylvania3,790
- 5. New Jersey3,490
- 6. Illinois3,480
- 7. Florida3,350
- 8. Georgia3,340
- 9. Ohio2,150
- 10. Michigan1,850
States that pay the most
- 1. District of Columbia$48,230
- 2. Massachusetts$46,160
- 3. Hawaii$44,700
- 4. Washington$44,260
- 5. Vermont$43,440
- 6. Colorado$43,160
- 7. California$42,860
- 8. Minnesota$42,650
- 9. Rhode Island$42,390
- 10. Connecticut$42,370
Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.
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