Occupational Employment Statistics
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks
Perform any combination of tasks in a 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.
Central Minnesota
| 210 | 54 | $27.62/hr | $23.32/hr | $24.26/hr | $26.93/hr | $33.06/hr | $34.39/hr |
Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 1,540 | $26.39/hr |
- Sell and collect payment for products such as stamps, prepaid mail envelopes, and money orders.
- Weigh letters and parcels, compute mailing costs based on type, weight, and destination, and affix correct postage.
- Feed mail into postage canceling devices or hand stamp mail to cancel postage.
- Receive letters and parcels, and place mail into bags.
- Check mail to ensure correct postage and that packages and letters are in proper condition for mailing.
- Keep money drawers in order, and record and balance daily transactions.
- Register, certify, and insure letters and parcels.
- Keep money drawers in order, and record and balance daily transactions.
- Rent post office boxes to customers.
- Answer questions regarding mail regulations and procedures, postage rates, and post office boxes.