Insert operator vs mail distribution clerk

The differences between insert operators and mail distribution clerks can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, an insert operator has an average salary of $32,457, which is higher than the $29,014 average annual salary of a mail distribution clerk.

The top three skills for an insert operator include quality standards, quality checks and machine operation. The most important skills for a mail distribution clerk are mail delivery, processing equipment, and EX.

Insert operator vs mail distribution clerk overview

	Insert Operator	Mail Distribution Clerk
Yearly salary	$32,457	$29,014
Hourly rate	$15.60	$13.95
Growth rate	7%	-3%
Number of jobs	41,080	88,012
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	High School Diploma, 35%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

Insert operator vs mail distribution clerk salary

Insert operators and mail distribution clerks have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Insert Operator	Mail Distribution Clerk
Average salary	$32,457	$29,014
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $41,000	Between $22,000 And $36,000
Highest paying City	South Windsor, CT	-
Highest paying state	Washington	-
Best paying company	ABB	-
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	-

Differences between insert operator and mail distribution clerk education

There are a few differences between an insert operator and a mail distribution clerk in terms of educational background:

	Insert Operator	Mail Distribution Clerk
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	High School Diploma, 35%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Insert operator vs mail distribution clerk demographics

Here are the differences between insert operators' and mail distribution clerks' demographics:

	Insert Operator	Mail Distribution Clerk
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 55.4% Female, 44.6%	Male, 48.3% Female, 51.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.3% Unknown, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% Asian, 6.9% White, 62.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 11.2% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 17.5% Asian, 6.2% White, 60.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	7%	7%

Differences between insert operator and mail distribution clerk duties and responsibilities

Insert operator example responsibilities.

Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Operate PC and rf-base computer systems with a high level of accuracy.
Mail sorting, prepare mail for USPS, and other methods of shipping.
Sort tray, strap and prepare finished mail pieces in compliance with USPS regulations.
Supervise over technicians who work the manual labor of creating book, magazines and catalogs.
Make sure all work is put in the computer properly to be run in the machine.

Mail distribution clerk example responsibilities.

Manage files, prepare lobby monitor presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.
Maintain cleanliness of the company warehouse, operate warehouse machinery and organize the warehouse to ensure proper product placement.
Operate automated equipment (DBCS) to process incoming/outgoing mail.
Process mail for daily delivery through DBCS machine and prep for truck delivery to postal office.

Insert operator vs mail distribution clerk skills

Common insert operator skills

Quality Standards, 17%
Quality Checks, 14%
Machine Operation, 9%
Routine Maintenance, 8%
APS, 7%
Hand Tools, 6%

Common mail distribution clerk skills

Mail Delivery, 22%
Processing Equipment, 12%
EX, 11%
Mail Room, 11%
DHL, 9%
Distribution Services, 8%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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