Mail Clerks
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays below the statewide median wage.
Wages for Mail Clerks *
U S |
$14.51 | $16.29 | $18.77 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$14.99 | $18.56 | $20.71 |
Central Minnesota |
$14.80 | $18.68 | $22.54 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$14.67 | $18.54 | $23.37 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$14.51 | $18.31 | $23.44 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$14.41 | $15.46 | $18.59 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$17.45 | $18.28 | $22.58 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$14.94 | $18.54 | $20.63 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 1,600 workers employed in this small career.
Where do Mail Clerks most often work?
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Printing and Related Support Activities
- Publishing Industries (except Internet)
- Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
- Administrative and Support Services
Current Demand
No data available.
Future Demand
This career is shrinking.
There will be a need for about 2,270 new Mail Clerks to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 82,200 | 78,700 | -3,400 | -4.2% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 2,262 | 2,077 | -185 | -8.2% |
| Central Minnesota | 184 | 169 | -15 | -8.2% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 59 | 50 | -9 | -15.3% |
| Northwest Minnesota | 90 | 76 | -14 | -15.6% |
| Southeast Minnesota | 306 | 252 | -54 | -17.6% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 123 | 102 | -21 | -17.1% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 1,506 | 1,425 | -81 | -5.4% |
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