Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service (43-9051)
Occupation description: Prepare incoming and outgoing mail for distribution. Use hand or mail handling machines to 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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Employment |
Average annual openings |
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2014 estimate | 2024 projection | Percent change |
Growth | Replacement | Total |
Alaska |
274 | 291 |
6.2 | 2 |
6 | 8 |
United States |
104,900 | 85,100 |
-18.8 | 0 |
2,140 | 2,140 |
Job outlook
- Alaska:
Alaska’s employment growth is low with low employment opportunities. Read more.
2017 Wages 
Labor Force Indicators
2016 Worker Characteristics
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Total workers | Nonresident workers |
Percent nonresident | Percent age 45 plus | Percent age 50 plus |
147 | 14 |
9.5 | 42.1 |
29.3 |
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2016 Potential Supply
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Qualified but working in another occupation | 37 |
Currently employed in a lower paid occupation | 10 |
UI claimants previously working in occupation | 15 |
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2016 ALEXsys Employment Data
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Number of registrants |
188 |
Number of job position postings |
0 |
Ratio of registrants to job position postings
| 0.0 |
Typical Entry-level Education, Experience, and/or On-the-job Training
Education: High school diploma or equivalent |
Work experience: None |
On-the-job training: Short-term on-the-job training |