Mail machine operator vs hand inserter operator

The differences between mail machine operators and hand inserter operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a hand inserter operator has an average salary of $31,284, which is higher than the $30,675 average annual salary of a mail machine operator.

Mail machine operator vs hand inserter operator overview

	Mail Machine Operator	Hand Inserter Operator
Yearly salary	$30,675	$31,284
Hourly rate	$14.75	$15.04
Growth rate	-	4%
Number of jobs	71,436	30,249
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 35%	High School Diploma, 42%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

Mail machine operator vs hand inserter operator salary

Mail machine operators and hand inserter operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Mail Machine Operator	Hand Inserter Operator
Average salary	$30,675	$31,284
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $37,000	Between $24,000 And $40,000
Highest paying City	Olympia, WA	-
Highest paying state	Washington	-
Best paying company	Washington State University	-
Best paying industry	Technology	-

Differences between mail machine operator and hand inserter operator education

There are a few differences between a mail machine operator and a hand inserter operator in terms of educational background:

	Mail Machine Operator	Hand Inserter Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 35%	High School Diploma, 42%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Mail machine operator vs hand inserter operator demographics

Here are the differences between mail machine operators' and hand inserter operators' demographics:

	Mail Machine Operator	Hand Inserter Operator
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 57.5% Female, 42.5%	Male, 21.7% Female, 78.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.2% Unknown, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino, 19.3% Asian, 6.6% White, 59.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 10.7% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 14.6% Asian, 8.5% White, 61.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	7%	7%

Differences between mail machine operator and hand inserter operator duties and responsibilities

Mail machine operator example responsibilities.

Manage files, prepare lobby monitor presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.
Process mail and run an opex machine that cuts the envelopes while sorting mail.
Complete paperwork for the high quantities of mail that have ran off of the machines.
Operate OPEX machines to automatically sort envelopes.
Perform bulk USPS mail verification and coordinate distribution to regional postal centers.
Meter outgoing military govt mail, prepare fed-ex shipments...delivery of mail to squadrons .. work in control restricted area ..

Hand inserter operator example responsibilities.

Perform same duties as a full time ATM.
Hand insert sales papers into Sunday paper and bundle.
Hand load machines to insert paper products into newspapers and fix machinery as needed.
Operate front end loader, back hoe and haul trucks with proper MSHA training.
Addressed mail, using addressing machine and weigh mail to determine that postage are correct.
Operate the folding machine that process advertising literature, forms, letters, and other paper sheets.

Mail machine operator vs hand inserter operator skills

Common mail machine operator skills

Minor Maintenance, 36%
Service Calls, 10%
Photocopying, 8%
Postal Regulations, 5%
USPS, 5%
Postage Meter, 3%

Common hand inserter operator skills

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Updated January 8, 2025

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