Mail handlers supervisor vs mail clerk

The differences between mail handlers supervisors and mail clerks can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a mail handlers supervisor has an average salary of $44,999, which is higher than the $30,383 average annual salary of a mail clerk.

The top three skills for a mail handlers supervisor include safety procedures, USPS and zip codes. The most important skills for a mail clerk are customer service, delivery sequence, and place packages.

Mail handlers supervisor vs mail clerk overview

	Mail Handlers Supervisor	Mail Clerk
Yearly salary	$44,999	$30,383
Hourly rate	$21.63	$14.61
Growth rate	-	-6%
Number of jobs	18,665	80,560
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 40%	High School Diploma, 37%
Average age	44	45
Years of experience	4	-

Mail handlers supervisor vs mail clerk salary

Mail handlers supervisors and mail clerks have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Mail Handlers Supervisor	Mail Clerk
Average salary	$44,999	$30,383
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $83,000	Between $22,000 And $41,000
Highest paying City	-	Seattle, WA
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	Columbia University in the City of New York
Best paying industry	-	Retail

Differences between mail handlers supervisor and mail clerk education

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

	Mail Handlers Supervisor	Mail Clerk
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 40%	High School Diploma, 37%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	-

Mail handlers supervisor vs mail clerk demographics

Here are the differences between mail handlers supervisors' and mail clerks' demographics:

	Mail Handlers Supervisor	Mail Clerk
Average age	44	45
Gender ratio	Male, 57.3% Female, 42.7%	Male, 50.7% Female, 49.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 13.1% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 23.0% Asian, 5.8% White, 52.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 11.1% Unknown, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino, 17.3% Asian, 6.1% White, 61.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	8%	7%

Differences between mail handlers supervisor and mail clerk duties and responsibilities

Mail handlers supervisor example responsibilities.

Coordinate and manage the security operations of combat convoys moving and transporting equipment to different locations across hostile areas.
Supervise image acquisition and support executive briefings for combat readiness, research and development, and historical archival retention.
Report driver performance issues or concerns to appropriate management for resolution.

Mail clerk example responsibilities.

Manage files, prepare lobby monitor presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.
Identify, analyze and sort tax forms, checks and vouchers submit to the IRS by individuals and businesses.
Prepare all documents and packages for shipment via FedEx, DHL, & GSO.
Process payroll and pay adjustments.
Operate and troubleshoot form letter inserter.
Place larger packages on porch or doorstep.

Mail handlers supervisor vs mail clerk skills

Common mail handlers supervisor skills

Safety Procedures, 69%
USPS, 13%
ZIP Codes, 9%
Processing Equipment, 8%

Common mail clerk skills

Customer Service, 21%
Delivery Sequence, 17%
Place Packages, 10%
Mail Room, 5%
Postal Regulations, 5%
Mail Containers, 5%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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