Postal Service Clerks
SOC Code: 43-5051 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Perform any combination of tasks in a United States Postal Service (USPS) post office, such as receive letters and parcels; sell postage and revenue stamps, postal cards, and stamped envelopes; fill out and sell money orders; place mail in pigeon holes of mail rack or in bags; and examine mail for correct postage. Includes postal service clerks employed by USPS contractors.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Postal Service Clerks. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $49,941 | $57,554 | $65,146 | $72,758 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $50,606 | $57,970 | $65,354 | $72,717 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | $51,896 | $58,552 | $65,229 | $71,885 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $55,910 | $61,214 | $66,518 | $71,822 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $53,456 | $59,530 | $65,603 | $71,677 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $54,725 | $60,341 | $65,978 | $71,594 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC | $53,622 | $59,592 | $65,541 | $71,510 |
| Asheville, NC | $56,243 | $61,318 | $66,414 | $71,490 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $54,579 | $60,174 | $65,749 | $71,344 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $55,557 | $60,798 | $66,040 | $71,282 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 3.4 | |
| Speaking | 3.2 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.1 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.1 | |
| Time Management | 3.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.0 | |
| Monitoring | 3.0 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.0 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.9 | |
| Writing | 2.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.0 |
| English Language | 3.4 |
| Mathematics | 3.4 |
| Sales and Marketing | 3.0 |
| Administrative | 3.0 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.0 |
| Transportation | 3.0 |
| Administration and Management | 2.9 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 67.6% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 17.9% |
| Less than high school | 7.8% |
| Some college | 6.8% |
Typical Tasks
- Weigh letters and parcels, compute mailing costs based on type, weight, and destination, and affix correct postage.
- Obtain signatures from recipients of registered or special delivery mail.
- Check mail to ensure correct postage and that packages and letters are in proper condition for mailing.
- Answer questions regarding mail regulations and procedures, postage rates, and post office boxes.
- Sort incoming and outgoing mail, according to type and destination, by hand or by operating electronic mail-sorting and scanning devices.
- Transport mail from one work station to another.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Microsoft Windows Budgeting software Delivery operations information system DOIS Electronic Time Clock ETC Inventory tracking software NCR Advanced Store Point of sale POS software Time and Attendance Collection System TACS
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