Mail list processor vs typist

The differences between mail list processors and typists can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 6-12 months to become both a mail list processor and a typist. Additionally, a mail list processor has an average salary of $38,109, which is higher than the $32,143 average annual salary of a typist.

The top three skills for a mail list processor include data entry, customer service and USPS. The most important skills for a typist are data entry, WPM, and real estate.

Mail list processor vs typist overview

	Mail List Processor	Typist
Yearly salary	$38,109	$32,143
Hourly rate	$18.32	$15.45
Growth rate	-	-5%
Number of jobs	23,587	34,028
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 46%	Bachelor's Degree, 30%
Average age	50	50
Years of experience	12	12

Mail list processor vs typist salary

Mail list processors and typists have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Mail List Processor	Typist
Average salary	$38,109	$32,143
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $48,000	Between $21,000 And $48,000
Highest paying City	-	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	-	California
Best paying company	-	Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES
Best paying industry	-	Government

Differences between mail list processor and typist education

There are a few differences between a mail list processor and a typist in terms of educational background:

	Mail List Processor	Typist
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 46%	Bachelor's Degree, 30%
Most common major	Political Science	Business
Most common college	-	-

Mail list processor vs typist demographics

Here are the differences between mail list processors' and typists' demographics:

	Mail List Processor	Typist
Average age	50	50
Gender ratio	Male, 33.9% Female, 66.1%	Male, 11.2% Female, 88.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.7% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 10.7% Asian, 4.7% White, 72.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	Black or African American, 6.7% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 10.7% Asian, 4.7% White, 72.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	7%	7%

Differences between mail list processor and typist duties and responsibilities

Mail list processor example responsibilities.

Coach fellow team members to help attain higher QA and assist with CANDE questions to ensure efficiency.
Perform QA on all jobs to make sure quality delivery.
Input new listings in the MLS and all of the new listing systems
Include verifying the order, the events being market, spelling and grammar of the copy.
Work directly with mortgage lenders and foreclosure attorneys to negotiate timely and cost effective repayment plans or modifications for delinquent loans.
Process one version of international payroll utilize J.D.

Typist example responsibilities.

Process and obtain DoD secret level clearance.
Complete HTML coding for online versions of books and newsletters.
Assist in providing telephone help desk support to troubleshoot application questions.
Update title work from mark up commitment prepare by the escrow closers.
Type, copy, assemble and distribute policies to escrow officers and clients.
Type policies, endorsements, amendments and other miscellaneous materials for insure and their agents.

Mail list processor vs typist skills

Common mail list processor skills

Data Entry, 39%
Customer Service, 32%
USPS, 17%
Internal Standards, 12%

Common typist skills

Data Entry, 19%
WPM, 13%
Real Estate, 8%
Telephone Calls, 8%
Computer Database, 6%
Escrow, 5%