Mail handler sorter vs mail processing clerk

The differences between mail handler sorters and mail processing clerks can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a mail processing clerk has an average salary of $31,615, which is higher than the $31,228 average annual salary of a mail handler sorter.

The top three skills for a mail handler sorter include unload containers, USPS and copy machines. The most important skills for a mail processing clerk are processing equipment, zip codes, and manual methods.

Mail handler sorter vs mail processing clerk overview

	Mail Handler Sorter	Mail Processing Clerk
Yearly salary	$31,228	$31,615
Hourly rate	$15.01	$15.20
Growth rate	-6%	-6%
Number of jobs	60,267	106,426
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 33%
Average age	47	47
Years of experience	-	-

Mail handler sorter vs mail processing clerk salary

Mail handler sorters and mail processing clerks have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Mail Handler Sorter	Mail Processing Clerk
Average salary	$31,228	$31,615
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $38,000	Between $22,000 And $44,000
Highest paying City	-	Portland, OR
Highest paying state	-	Connecticut
Best paying company	-	Broadridge
Best paying industry	-	Retail

Differences between mail handler sorter and mail processing clerk education

There are a few differences between a mail handler sorter and a mail processing clerk in terms of educational background:

	Mail Handler Sorter	Mail Processing Clerk
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 33%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Mail handler sorter vs mail processing clerk demographics

Here are the differences between mail handler sorters' and mail processing clerks' demographics:

	Mail Handler Sorter	Mail Processing Clerk
Average age	47	47
Gender ratio	Male, 58.7% Female, 41.3%	Male, 36.6% Female, 63.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.6% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 15.6% Asian, 12.0% White, 54.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%	Black or African American, 12.1% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 15.7% Asian, 11.9% White, 54.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
LGBT Percentage	12%	12%

Differences between mail handler sorter and mail processing clerk duties and responsibilities

Mail handler sorter example responsibilities.

Operate OPEX machines which are used to open customer lockbox payment envelopes consistently meeting or exceeding productivity standards.
Load and unload trucks using sit down lift, process mail through the DBCS machines, train new employees.

Mail processing clerk example responsibilities.

Extract and sort payments on the OPEX machine according to transaction type.
Open, sort and scan mail into the OPEX system for processing.
Monitor the flow of the mail to ensure continuous feed, and sweep separate mail from bin stackers.
Accept, sort and box the incoming U.S. mail according to the USPS and other carrier's guidelines.
Maintain customer confidentiality according to USPS policies.
Perform mail preparation and sortation both manually and on automation.

Mail handler sorter vs mail processing clerk skills

Common mail handler sorter skills

Unload Containers, 40%
USPS, 15%
Copy Machines, 14%
Mail Handling, 11%
Load Trucks, 9%
Postal Service, 6%

Common mail processing clerk skills

Processing Equipment, 14%
ZIP Codes, 11%
Manual Methods, 9%
Safety Precautions, 8%
Stackers, 8%
Sortation, 6%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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