Mail distribution clerk vs clerk

The differences between mail distribution clerks and clerks can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a clerk has an average salary of $31,163, which is higher than the $29,014 average annual salary of a mail distribution clerk.

The top three skills for a mail distribution clerk include mail delivery, processing equipment and EX. The most important skills for a clerk are basic math, math, and data entry.

Mail distribution clerk vs clerk overview

	Mail Distribution Clerk	Clerk
Yearly salary	$29,014	$31,163
Hourly rate	$13.95	$14.98
Growth rate	-3%	-5%
Number of jobs	88,012	80,311
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 35%	Bachelor's Degree, 33%
Average age	45	47
Years of experience	-	2

Mail distribution clerk vs clerk salary

Mail distribution clerks and clerks have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Mail Distribution Clerk	Clerk
Average salary	$29,014	$31,163
Salary range	Between $22,000 And $36,000	Between $24,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	-	Washington, DC
Highest paying state	-	New Hampshire
Best paying company	-	University of Massachusetts Boston
Best paying industry	-	Health Care

Differences between mail distribution clerk and clerk education

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

	Mail Distribution Clerk	Clerk
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 35%	Bachelor's Degree, 33%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	Western Carolina University

Mail distribution clerk vs clerk demographics

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

	Mail Distribution Clerk	Clerk
Average age	45	47
Gender ratio	Male, 48.3% Female, 51.7%	Male, 34.1% Female, 65.9%
Race ratio	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%	Black or African American, 9.9% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 21.1% Asian, 7.7% White, 55.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	7%	6%

Differences between mail distribution clerk and clerk duties and responsibilities

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.

Clerk example responsibilities.

Demonstrate strong math skills in managing inmate s accounts and calmly and effectively deescalating outbursts of belligerent inmates.
Manage orthopedic accounts regarding payment posting through IDX medical systems.
Administer financial bookkeeping by way of QuickBooks.
Bank reconciliation in QuickBooks and assist bookkeeper when need.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality as required by HIPAA.
Call DMV's and dealerships when liens are not perfect.

Mail distribution clerk vs clerk skills

Common mail distribution clerk skills

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

Common clerk skills

Basic Math, 18%
Math, 10%
Data Entry, 10%
Customer Service, 9%
Cleanliness, 8%
POS, 5%