Postal Service Clerks (43-5051)

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Occupation description:  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.

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Employment and Job Openings   (click here for the 10-year forecast)

	Employment			Average annual openings
	2018 estimate	2028 projection	Percent change	Labor force exits	Occupation transfers	Total
Alaska	427	421	-1.4	18	15	32
United States	75,700	60,700	0.0	2,800	2,400	3,700

Job outlook

• Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is low with moderate employment opportunities. Read more.

2020 Wages

	Mean Wage	Wage by Percentile
	Mean	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
United States	24.62	18.15	18.74	24.11	30.29	30.89
Alaska	22.10	13.80	13.81	22.62	30.28	30.89
Anchorage/Mat-Su Area	26.18	20.81	22.62	25.52	30.29	30.90
Balance of State	20.25	13.80	13.81	21.64	24.83	30.29

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