Docket clerk vs mailroom clerk

The differences between docket clerks and mailroom clerks can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a docket clerk has an average salary of $41,942, which is higher than the $29,503 average annual salary of a mailroom clerk.

The top three skills for a docket clerk include data entry, litigation and due dates. The most important skills for a mailroom clerk are customer service, USPS, and pickup.

Docket clerk vs mailroom clerk overview

	Docket Clerk	Mailroom Clerk
Yearly salary	$41,942	$29,503
Hourly rate	$20.16	$14.18
Growth rate	-	-5%
Number of jobs	72,603	97,476
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 55%	High School Diploma, 39%
Average age	49	45
Years of experience	-	-

What does a docket clerk do?

A docket clerk schedules court sessions, legal hearings, and all proceedings related to the judiciary branch of the government. Whether at courthouses or law firms, they are the frontline when questions related to court sessions, court appeals, and even on the communication of judges and parties involved in the case. They are the ones, who with the approval of judges, parties and attorneys, take notes of the case's schedule, continuous or new, and put it in the calendar.

What does a mailroom clerk do?

A mailroom clerk specializes in handling and distributing mail and packages within a company or establishment, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. They are responsible for scanning and sorting out every parcel through a system, making sure to document everything in and out of the building. Furthermore, there are instances where they must process all outgoing mail by processing it into postal stamping machines, respond to mail inquiries from employees, and maintain records of all transactions.

Docket clerk vs mailroom clerk salary

Docket clerks and mailroom clerks have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Docket Clerk	Mailroom Clerk
Average salary	$41,942	$29,503
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $68,000	Between $24,000 And $36,000
Highest paying City	San Francisco, CA	Cambridge, MA
Highest paying state	New York	Vermont
Best paying company	Mayer Brown	Masimo
Best paying industry	Professional	Government

Differences between docket clerk and mailroom clerk education

There are a few differences between a docket clerk and a mailroom clerk in terms of educational background:

	Docket Clerk	Mailroom Clerk
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 55%	High School Diploma, 39%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Docket clerk vs mailroom clerk demographics

Here are the differences between docket clerks' and mailroom clerks' demographics:

	Docket Clerk	Mailroom Clerk
Average age	49	45
Gender ratio	Male, 35.3% Female, 64.7%	Male, 55.0% Female, 45.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.7% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 19.9% Asian, 4.0% White, 57.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	Black or African American, 11.2% Unknown, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino, 19.3% Asian, 6.1% White, 59.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	10%	7%

Differences between docket clerk and mailroom clerk duties and responsibilities

Docket clerk example responsibilities.

Verify all primary insurance including Medicare, Medicaid, and third party and manage care policies.
Programme court entries on electronic databases and expedite subpoenas to deputy sheriffs.
Maintain patient medications in a secure environment inventory and record all incoming medications to maintain patient confidentiality per HIPPA requirements.
Skip trace, collection porcedures then refer to investigator.NCIC prepare cases for court.

Mailroom clerk example responsibilities.

Manage office supplies, vendors, organization, and upkeep.
Manage files, prepare lobby monitor presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.
Copy, file, answer phones, work with fed-ex.
Open and prep them using the OPEX machines and scan them using the IBML machines.
Supervise and run press line.
Maintain organization of packages on shelves.

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Docket clerk vs mailroom clerk skills

Common docket clerk skills

Data Entry, 11%
Litigation, 11%
Due Dates, 6%
IP, 5%
PTO, 4%
CPI, 4%

Common mailroom clerk skills

Customer Service, 33%
USPS, 10%
Pickup, 7%
Delivery Carts, 6%
Office Equipment, 4%
Postage Meter Readings, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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