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Postal Service Clerks
Office and Administrative Support · SOC 43-5051
0.0% AI Exposure — Low
$62,130
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
3,700
Proj. Annual Openings
73,720
Employment (OEWS 2025)
100/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure0.0%
AI Resiliency100/100
Exposure BandLow
Sector Avg. Exposure19.1%
Top Skills
1.Active Listening
2.Speaking
3.Reading Comprehension
4.Service Orientation
5.Critical Thinking
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
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.
Common titles: Bulk Mail Technician, Clerk, Distribution Clerk, Part Time Flexible Clerk (PTF Clerk), Postal Clerk, Sales and Distribution Clerk
Representative Tasks
- •Weigh letters and parcels, compute mailing costs based on type, weight, and destination, and affix correct postage.
- •Check mail to ensure correct postage and that packages and letters are in proper condition for mailing.
- •Sort incoming and outgoing mail, according to type and destination, by hand or by operating electronic mail-sorting and scanning devices.
- •Obtain signatures from recipients of registered or special delivery mail.
- •Answer questions regarding mail regulations and procedures, postage rates, and post office boxes.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Sell products or services.
- •Collect deposits, payments or fees.
- •Calculate shipping costs.
- •Weigh parcels to determine shipping costs.
- •Maintain financial or account records.
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Windows · hotBudgeting softwareDelivery operations information system DOISNCR Advanced StoreTime and Attendance Collection System TACS
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
27.0%
Avg AI Exposure
8
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 19.1% |
| Outlook | Average | 22% Bright |
| Median Salary | $62,130 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |