Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service
SOC Code: 43-9051 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Prepare incoming and outgoing mail for distribution. Time-stamp, open, read, sort, and route incoming mail; and address, seal, stamp, fold, stuff, and affix postage to outgoing mail or packages. Duties may also include keeping necessary records and completed forms.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $43,326 | $48,755 | $54,184 | $59,613 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $40,539 | $46,738 | $52,936 | $59,134 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $40,914 | $46,966 | $53,019 | $59,072 |
| Modesto, CA | $39,811 | $45,885 | $51,979 | $58,053 |
| Salinas, CA | $39,021 | $44,949 | $50,877 | $56,805 |
| Merced, CA | $38,854 | $44,803 | $50,752 | $56,701 |
| Vallejo, CA | $38,834 | $44,658 | $50,482 | $56,306 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $37,045 | $42,120 | $47,174 | $52,250 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $34,611 | $40,435 | $46,238 | $52,062 |
| Yuba City, CA | $36,878 | $41,912 | $46,946 | $51,979 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Monitoring | 3.0 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.0 | |
| Time Management | 3.0 | |
| Speaking | 3.0 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.9 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.9 | |
| Active Listening | 2.9 | |
| Coordination | 2.9 | |
| Operation and Control | 2.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.9 |
| English Language | 3.4 |
| Mathematics | 3.0 |
| Law and Government | 2.5 |
| Education and Training | 2.5 |
| Administrative | 2.5 |
| Administration and Management | 2.4 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.3 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 48.4% |
| Less than high school | 45.4% |
| Associate's degree | 6.2% |
Typical Tasks
- Seal or open envelopes, by hand or by using machines.
- Affix postage to packages or letters by hand, or stamp materials, using postage meters.
- Verify that items are addressed correctly, marked with the proper postage, and in suitable condition for processing.
- Sort and route incoming mail, and collect outgoing mail, using carts as necessary.
- Determine manner in which mail is to be sent, and prepare it for delivery to mailing facilities.
- Wrap packages or bundles by hand, or by using tying machines.
- Remove containers of sorted mail or parcels and transfer them to designated areas according to established procedures.
- Accept and check containers of mail or parcels from large volume mailers, couriers, and contractors.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Adobe Acrobat Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Windows Microsoft Word Email software Financial accounting software Postal Explorer Recordkeeping software Web browser software Word processing software
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