How to become correspondence clerkseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter
Median annual pay
$46,800
25th–75th pct. $38,610–$56,090
Top pay (est.)
$83,900
Top 10% $64,510
Pay in 5 years
$50,100est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$53,700est.
$46,200–$62,300
Outlook score
28/100
★☆☆☆☆ Weak
AI replacement risk
88%
Very high
Job growth (10 yr)
−5.6%
500 openings / yr
How to become correspondence clerks
Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training
A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.
Skills, education and requirements for Correspondence Clerks
Key skills
O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).
Key knowledge areas
What the work involves
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsProcessing InformationPerforming Administrative ActivitiesCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesCommunicating with People Outside the OrganizationWorking with ComputersUpdating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Important abilities
Written ExpressionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionNear VisionFluency of Ideas
Education of workers
Training before entry
Related work experience
Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)
Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)
Career path and how to earn more as correspondence clerks
Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.