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Also known as: Addressing Machine Operator, Addressograph Operator, Advertising Inserter, Canceling Machine Operator
You arrive at GlobalTech Solutions' downtown office in Chicago, clocking in at 8:00 AM. The mailroom is quiet. Your first task is to unlock the large security cage where the morning delivery sits. Using a sturdy hand truck, you wheel in several canvas mailbags and boxes. You set up your workstation, donning gloves, and begin sorting the bulk incoming mail into initial department bins. The smell of fresh paper fills the air as you ready your automatic letter opener.
Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.
-7.2%
US average: +3.5%
4,700
per year (US)
57,800
in 2025 → 53,600 (2035)
High school diploma or equivalent
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook.
How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.
Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)
The overall outlook for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators is projected to decline by 7.2% through 2035. However, there will still be about 4,700 job openings each year. The median annual wage for this role is $39,280, and with experience, you could advance to positions like Office Manager or Administrative Assistant.
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$39,280
Median annual wage, BLS 2025
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