Prepare incoming and outgoing mail for distribution. Use hand or mail handling machines to time stamp, open, read, sort, and route incoming mail; and address, seal, stamp, fold, stuff, and affix postage to outgoing mail or packages. Duties may also include keeping necessary records and completed forms.
Top Industries of Employment
| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 4,320 | 10.43 | 7.62 | 11.84 | 21,700 | 15,850 | 24,620 |
| St Joseph MSA | 40 | 10.26 | 7.14 | 11.82 | 21,350 | 14,850 | 24,590 |
| Springfield MSA | 110 | 9.01 | 6.77 | 10.14 | 18,750 | 14,080 | 21,090 |
| St Louis MSA | 1,830 | 10.13 | 7.24 | 11.58 | 21,080 | 15,070 | 24,090 |
| Kansas City* | 1,770 | 10.54 | 8.42 | 11.60 | 21,926 | 17,516 | 24,131 |
| Central Region* | 280 | 9.55 | 7.46 | 10.60 | 19,867 | 15,523 | 22,040 |
| Northeast Region* | 40 | 8.41 | 7.60 | 8.81 | 17,484 | 15,809 | 18,321 |
| Northwest Region* | 40 | 9.92 | 7.14 | 11.31 | 20,636 | 14,845 | 23,531 |
| Ozark Region* | 120 | 9.02 | 6.81 | 10.13 | 18,764 | 14,161 | 21,065 |
| South Central Region* | 10 | 9.85 | 5.80 | 11.88 | 20,496 | 12,058 | 24,716 |
| Southeast Region* | 50 | 8.33 | 6.55 | 9.22 | 17,327 | 13,627 | 19,178 |
| Southwest Region* | 60 | 7.86 | 6.46 | 8.56 | 16,355 | 13,438 | 17,814 |
| St. Louis City* | 680 | 9.83 | 7.58 | 10.95 | 20,437 | 15,766 | 22,773 |
| St. Louis County* | 920 | 10.72 | 7.45 | 12.35 | 22,289 | 15,504 | 25,682 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 4,340 | 4,480 | 140 | 3.23 | 142 | Outstanding |
| Kansas City MSA | 2,560 | 2,620 | 60 | 2.34 | 81 | Great |
| St Louis MSA | 2,080 | 2,080 | .00 | 61 | Great | |
| Central Region* | 280 | 270 | -10 | -3.57 | 8 | Fair |
| Northeast Region* | 40 | 40 | .00 | 1 | Caution | |
| Northwest Region* | 90 | 90 | .00 | 3 | Good | |
| Ozark Region* | 180 | 190 | 10 | 5.56 | 6 | Good |
| Southwest Region* | 100 | 90 | -10 | -10.00 | 3 | Fair |
| West Central Region* | 80 | 90 | 10 | 12.50 | 3 | Good |
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This Occupation generally requires short-term on-the-job training