Vault clerk vs distribution clerk

The differences between vault clerks 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 vault clerk and a distribution clerk. Additionally, a distribution clerk has an average salary of $32,142, which is higher than the $30,531 average annual salary of a vault clerk.

The top three skills for a vault clerk include data entry, bank deposits and serial numbers. The most important skills for a distribution clerk are data entry, shipping receiving, and patients.

Vault clerk vs distribution clerk overview

	Vault Clerk	Distribution Clerk
Yearly salary	$30,531	$32,142
Hourly rate	$14.68	$15.45
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	70,287	86,473
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 32%	High School Diploma, 35%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	12	12

What does a vault clerk do?

A vault clerk's major duty is to count and handle money and to verify amounts and signatures. They may also be in charge of receiving and recording transactions, restocking the ATM when it is empty, and checking securities against loan specifications. Furthermore, they may have to sort and count currency and check deposits that are received by banks, ATMs, and commercial customers.

What does a distribution clerk do?

A distribution clerk is in charge of processing and managing products for shipments and deliveries, ensuring efficiency and timeliness. They work at warehouse facilities responsible for monitoring shipments, participating in loading and unloading packages, and inspecting them to ensure their quality and quantity. They also process and pack items according to protocols, review documentation, keep records of transactions, and maintain work areas' cleanliness. Moreover, a distribution clerk may also perform clerical tasks such as managing calls and correspondence, arranging schedules, and preparing documents.

Vault clerk vs distribution clerk salary

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

	Vault Clerk	Distribution Clerk
Average salary	$30,531	$32,142
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $36,000	Between $25,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	Denver, CO	Eureka, CA
Highest paying state	Colorado	Washington
Best paying company	Deluxe	SF-Marin Food Bank
Best paying industry	Retail	Health Care

Differences between vault clerk and distribution clerk education

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

	Vault Clerk	Distribution Clerk
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 32%	High School Diploma, 35%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Vault clerk vs distribution clerk demographics

Here are the differences between vault clerks' and distribution clerks' demographics:

	Vault Clerk	Distribution Clerk
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 38.2% Female, 61.8%	Male, 50.5% Female, 49.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.8% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 21.3% Asian, 7.6% White, 55.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	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 vault clerk and distribution clerk duties and responsibilities

Vault clerk example responsibilities.

Create and manage tasks assign relating to payment errors or missing EOB's.
Manage A/R transactions, prepare weekly account reconciliation's, perform research/ adjustments on A/P and A/R discrepancy accounts.
Maintain control of large sums of currency and coin.
Encode checks for bank deposit and input all register tenders into Costco's AS400 program for proper accountability.
Convert currency for gaming patrons using coins.
Encode the amounts on the debits and credits.

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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.

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Vault clerk vs distribution clerk skills

Common vault clerk skills

Data Entry, 30%
Bank Deposits, 17%
Serial Numbers, 11%
Check Deposits, 10%
Financial Institutions, 4%
ATM, 4%

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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