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What is an express clerk and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being an express clerk. For example, did you know that they make an average of $17.13 an hour? That's $35,639 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow -3% and produce -38,100 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreExpress ClerkUS Average
Salary
2.8

Avg. Salary $35,639

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
6.3

Growth rate -3%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
10.0
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.71%

Asian 6.45%

Black or African American 8.38%

Hispanic or Latino 14.46%

Unknown 4.03%

White 65.97%

Gender

female 48.78%

male 51.22%

Age - 43
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 43
Stress level
6.3

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.3

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.0

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become an express clerk

  1. Explore express clerk education requirements

    Most common express clerk degrees

    Bachelor's

    33.3 %

    High School Diploma

    28.6 %

    Associate

    23.8 %
  2. Start to develop specific express clerk skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Customer Service42.97%
    Customer Satisfaction28.62%
    Customer Orders26.28%
    Production List2.02%
    Food Preparation0.07%
  3. Complete relevant express clerk training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New express clerks learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an express clerk based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real express clerk resumes.
  4. Research express clerk duties and responsibilities

    • Demonstrate strong math skills in managing inmate s accounts and calmly and effectively deescalating outbursts of belligerent inmates.
    • Maintain cleanliness of the company warehouse, operate warehouse machinery and organize the warehouse to ensure proper product placement.
    • Load dishwashers and hand-wash items such as pots, pans, and knives.
  5. Apply for express clerk jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for an express clerk job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average express clerk salary

The average express clerk salary in the United States is $35,639 per year or $17 per hour. Express clerk salaries range between $27,000 and $45,000 per year.

Average express clerk salary
$35,639 Yearly
$17.13 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

Editorial Staff

The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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