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Correspondence Clerks

Median Salary
42,120
Job Outlook
-1%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Compose letters or electronic correspondence in reply to requests for merchandise, damage claims, credit and other information, delinquent accounts, incorrect billings, or unsatisfactory services. Duties may include gathering data to formulate reply and preparing correspondence.

What is the job outlook?

Overall employment of information clerks is projected to decline 1 percent from 2023 to 2033. About 156,200 openings for information clerks are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$29,810

10%

$42,120

Median

$67,960

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    42%

  • Associate's degree

    28%

  • Some college

    17%

  • Bachelor's degree

    11%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Leadership

    Mid

  • Math and Science Skills

    Mid

  • Technology Design and Control

    Low

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Administrative
  • Economics and Accounting
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Computers and Electronics
  • English Language

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Repetitiveness

    High

  • Time Pressure

    Mid

  • Decision Making

    Mid

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Low

  • Responsibility

    Low

  • Physical Activity

    Low

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Enterprising

You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.