City carrier vs mail clerk

The differences between city carriers and mail clerks can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a city carrier has an average salary of $36,251, which is higher than the $30,383 average annual salary of a mail clerk.

The top three skills for a city carrier include delivery sequence, customer service and place packages. The most important skills for a mail clerk are customer service, delivery sequence, and place packages.

City carrier vs mail clerk overview

	City Carrier	Mail Clerk
Yearly salary	$36,251	$30,383
Hourly rate	$17.43	$14.61
Growth rate	-6%	-6%
Number of jobs	18,262	80,560
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 35%	High School Diploma, 37%
Average age	49	45
Years of experience	-	-

City carrier vs mail clerk salary

City carriers and mail clerks have different pay scales, as shown below.

	City Carrier	Mail Clerk
Average salary	$36,251	$30,383
Salary range	Between $21,000 And $59,000	Between $22,000 And $41,000
Highest paying City	-	Seattle, WA
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	Columbia University in the City of New York
Best paying industry	-	Retail

Differences between city carrier and mail clerk education

There are a few differences between a city carrier and a mail clerk in terms of educational background:

	City Carrier	Mail Clerk
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 35%	High School Diploma, 37%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

City carrier vs mail clerk demographics

Here are the differences between city carriers' and mail clerks' demographics:

	City Carrier	Mail Clerk
Average age	49	45
Gender ratio	Male, 57.6% Female, 42.4%	Male, 50.7% Female, 49.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.8% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 17.2% Asian, 6.5% White, 59.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 11.1% Unknown, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino, 17.3% Asian, 6.1% White, 61.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	9%	7%

Differences between city carrier and mail clerk duties and responsibilities

City carrier example responsibilities.

Scan and monitor the shipment of mail, parcels and packages within the USPS delivery system.
Oversee digital processing of updates and address changes within the USPS computer system for multiple carrier routes.
Supervise and direct military and civilian personnel in the performance of daily supply logistics support functions.
Pass testing requirements including speed and accuracy in memorization as well as organizational skills.

Mail clerk example responsibilities.

Manage files, prepare lobby monitor presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.
Identify, analyze and sort tax forms, checks and vouchers submit to the IRS by individuals and businesses.
Prepare all documents and packages for shipment via FedEx, DHL, & GSO.
Process payroll and pay adjustments.
Operate and troubleshoot form letter inserter.
Place larger packages on porch or doorstep.

City carrier vs mail clerk skills

Common city carrier skills

Delivery Sequence, 27%
Customer Service, 20%
Place Packages, 10%
Mail Delivery, 9%
COD, 7%
Postal Service, 5%

Common mail clerk skills

Customer Service, 21%
Delivery Sequence, 17%
Place Packages, 10%
Mail Room, 5%
Postal Regulations, 5%
Mail Containers, 5%