Traffic administrator vs distribution clerk

The differences between traffic administrators and distribution clerks can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 6-12 months to become both a traffic administrator and a distribution clerk. Additionally, a traffic administrator has an average salary of $47,265, which is higher than the $32,142 average annual salary of a distribution clerk.

The top three skills for a traffic administrator include international shipments, forwarders and DOT. The most important skills for a distribution clerk are data entry, shipping receiving, and patients.

Traffic administrator vs distribution clerk overview

	Traffic Administrator	Distribution Clerk
Yearly salary	$47,265	$32,142
Hourly rate	$22.72	$15.45
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	51,747	86,473
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 57%	High School Diploma, 35%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	12	12

Traffic administrator vs distribution clerk salary

Traffic administrators and distribution clerks have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Traffic Administrator	Distribution Clerk
Average salary	$47,265	$32,142
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $73,000	Between $25,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	-	Eureka, CA
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	SF-Marin Food Bank
Best paying industry	-	Health Care

Differences between traffic administrator and distribution clerk education

There are a few differences between a traffic administrator and a distribution clerk in terms of educational background:

	Traffic Administrator	Distribution Clerk
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 57%	High School Diploma, 35%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Traffic administrator vs distribution clerk demographics

Here are the differences between traffic administrators' and distribution clerks' demographics:

	Traffic Administrator	Distribution Clerk
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 41.2% Female, 58.8%	Male, 50.5% Female, 49.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.2% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 24.5% Asian, 6.5% White, 54.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 11.3% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 20.4% Asian, 7.1% White, 56.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between traffic administrator and distribution clerk duties and responsibilities

Traffic administrator example responsibilities.

Develop and manage SharePoint site for streamlining internal team communications.
Arrange domestic outbound shipments with small package carriers, LTL and FTL truck carriers, air carriers, and railroads.
Communicate extensively with freight forwarders, export carriers, and local carriers to coordinate export shipments.
Establish and maintain key supplier relationships (carriers and freight forwarders), resulting in minimize cost and transit time.
Expedite inbound/outbound freight shipments by completing domestic and Canadian LTL and parcel shipment documentation.
Direct inbound or outbound logistics operations, such as transportation or warehouse activities, safety performance, or logistics quality management.

Distribution clerk example responsibilities.

Manage all aspects of verifying incoming items and outgoing customer material release orders (MRO )
Enter time card information in the payroll system occasionally.
Process and pack orders using wet and dry ice for FedEx shipping.
Research U.P.S., FedEx, mail inquiries, and distribute and process mail.
Receive numerous awards and accolades from customers and the USPS over the years.
Deliver medications in company car, vehicle maintenance, faxing, filing, ordering, and HIPAA certify.

Traffic administrator vs distribution clerk skills

Common traffic administrator skills

International Shipments, 16%
Forwarders, 12%
DOT, 10%
Transportation Methods, 9%
Freight Bills, 7%
LTL, 7%

Common distribution clerk skills

Data Entry, 16%
Shipping Receiving, 12%
Patients, 12%
Inventory Control, 7%
Customer Support, 5%
Purchase Orders, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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