Mail list processor vs word processor operator

The differences between mail list processors and word processor operators 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 word processor operator. Additionally, a mail list processor has an average salary of $38,109, which is higher than the $30,130 average annual salary of a word processor operator.

The top three skills for a mail list processor include data entry, customer service and USPS. The most important skills for a word processor operator are data entry, powerpoint, and transcription.

Mail list processor vs word processor operator overview

	Mail List Processor	Word Processor Operator
Yearly salary	$38,109	$30,130
Hourly rate	$18.32	$14.49
Growth rate	-	-8%
Number of jobs	23,587	32,059
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 46%	Bachelor's Degree, 34%
Average age	50	50
Years of experience	12	12

Mail list processor vs word processor operator salary

Mail list processors and word processor operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Mail List Processor	Word Processor Operator
Average salary	$38,109	$30,130
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $48,000	Between $20,000 And $45,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between mail list processor and word processor operator education

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

	Mail List Processor	Word Processor Operator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 46%	Bachelor's Degree, 34%
Most common major	Political Science	Business
Most common college	-	-

Mail list processor vs word processor operator demographics

Here are the differences between mail list processors' and word processor operators' demographics:

	Mail List Processor	Word Processor Operator
Average age	50	50
Gender ratio	Male, 33.9% Female, 66.1%	Male, 11.9% Female, 88.1%
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 word processor operator 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.

Word processor operator example responsibilities.

Manage and maintain patients' medical records by utilizing computer applications management database processing system to ensure county compliance.
Network supervisor (Novell Netware).
Import and export elements within PDF documents.
Transfer documents from IBM to Macintosh environment.
Prepare testing reports for clients, Dictaphone, typing.
Used Wang word processor for all work in this division.

Mail list processor vs word processor operator skills

Common mail list processor skills

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

Common word processor operator skills

Data Entry, 16%
PowerPoint, 15%
Transcription, 11%
Dictation, 10%
Proofreading, 7%
Office Correspondence, 5%

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