Correspondence Clerks

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

What a Correspondence Clerks does

These clerks manage incoming and outgoing mail and communications for organizations, including sorting, logging, and filing documents. They help ensure that messages and records reach the right people efficiently.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.

Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

Related careers

• Customer Service Representatives — $44,770/yr
• Office Clerks, General — $45,010/yr
• Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $47,540/yr
• First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $69,500/yr
• Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $50,670/yr