Mail messenger contractor vs mail clerk

The differences between mail messenger contractors and mail clerks can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a mail messenger contractor has an average salary of $31,589, which is higher than the $30,383 average annual salary of a mail clerk.

The top three skills for a mail messenger contractor include DOT, CDL and . The most important skills for a mail clerk are customer service, delivery sequence, and place packages.

Mail messenger contractor vs mail clerk overview

	Mail Messenger Contractor	Mail Clerk
Yearly salary	$31,589	$30,383
Hourly rate	$15.19	$14.61
Growth rate	-6%	-6%
Number of jobs	29,076	80,560
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 29%	High School Diploma, 37%
Average age	39	45
Years of experience	12	-

Mail messenger contractor vs mail clerk salary

Mail messenger contractors and mail clerks have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Mail Messenger Contractor	Mail Clerk
Average salary	$31,589	$30,383
Salary range	Between $14,000 And $70,000	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 messenger contractor and mail clerk education

There are a few differences between a mail messenger contractor and a mail clerk in terms of educational background:

	Mail Messenger Contractor	Mail Clerk
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 29%	High School Diploma, 37%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Mail messenger contractor vs mail clerk demographics

Here are the differences between mail messenger contractors' and mail clerks' demographics:

	Mail Messenger Contractor	Mail Clerk
Average age	39	45
Gender ratio	Male, 65.1% Female, 34.9%	Male, 50.7% Female, 49.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 13.3% Unknown, 5.8% Hispanic or Latino, 19.4% Asian, 6.2% White, 54.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	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 messenger contractor and mail clerk duties and responsibilities

Mail messenger contractor example responsibilities.

Pass testing requirements including speed and accuracy in memorization as well as organizational skills.
Pass testing requirements including speed and accuracy in memorization as well as organizational skills.

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 messenger contractor vs mail clerk skills

Common mail messenger contractor skills

DOT, 52%
CDL, 48%

Common mail clerk skills

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