SOC 43-5051
Postal Service Clerks
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ70/100
High Risk
US Employment
๐ฅ78,060
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$62K
$43K โ $74K
Projected Growth
๐-3.5%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค67/100
High exposure
๐ก Postal Service Clerks face a risk score of 70/100 โ 26 points above the national average of 44. With 67/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite weak projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $62K ($15K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 70/100, Postal Service Clerks faces significant automation pressure. Key threats include intelligent document processing and ocr automation and ai scheduling and calendar management assistants. The 78,060 Americans in this role should actively develop skills in building trust-based relationships with executives and managing sensitive interpersonal workplace situations to remain competitive. Workers who proactively adapt will find new opportunities even as traditional tasks are automated.
Will AI Replace Postal Service Clerks?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Intelligent document processing and OCR automation
AI scheduling and calendar management assistants
AI summarization replacing manual report compilation
Generative AI producing marketing and creative copy
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Building trust-based relationships with executives
Managing sensitive interpersonal workplace situations
Handling confidential and politically sensitive information
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Weigh letters and parcels, compute mailing costs based on type, weight, and destination, and affix correct postage.
Check mail to ensure correct postage and that packages and letters are in proper condition for mailing.
Sort incoming and outgoing mail, according to type and destination, by hand or by operating electronic mail-sorting and scanning devices.
Obtain signatures from recipients of registered or special delivery mail.
Answer questions regarding mail regulations and procedures, postage rates, and post office boxes.
๐ป Technology Skills
Accounting software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Time accounting software
Inventory management software
Operating system software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Mathematics
Sales and Marketing
Administrative
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 23 | $66K | 79% |
| Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers | 16 | $145K | 53% |
| Lawyers, Judges, and Related Workers | 17 | $144K | 51% |