Correspondence Clerks

Correspondence Clerks

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.

Salary by State

State Name Employment Annual Salary Hourly Salary
Arizona $43,910 $21.11
California 1,620 $43,170 $20.75
Florida 100 $40,500 $19.47
Georgia 420 $37,550 $18.05
Idaho 60 $45,260 $21.76
Illinois 350 $39,720 $19.09
Indiana $36,790 $17.69
Kentucky 70 $38,790 $18.65
Maine 100 $38,470 $18.50
Maryland 210 $40,460 $19.45
Massachusetts 160 $46,780 $22.49
Michigan 40 $44,820 $21.55
Mississippi 30 $33,170 $15.95
Missouri 110 $36,420 $17.51
Nebraska 80 $42,400 $20.38
Nevada $38,630 $18.57
New Jersey 80 $47,610 $22.89
New York 360 $44,820 $21.55
Ohio 520 $37,650 $18.10
Oklahoma 110 $33,280 $16.00
Oregon 100 $44,990 $21.63
Pennsylvania 120 $45,970 $22.10
South Carolina 160 $37,040 $17.81
South Dakota 70 $34,620 $16.64
Tennessee 190 $36,220 $17.41
Texas 960 $36,660 $17.63
Utah 80 $34,100 $16.39
Virginia 180 $44,550 $21.42

Education

The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.

A program that prepares individuals to provide basic administrative support under the supervision of office managers, administrative assistants, secretaries, and other office personnel. Includes instruction in typing, keyboarding, filing, general business correspondence, office equipment operation, and communications skills.

Certificate
Certificate
  • $41,710 per year
    National average salary
    Declining
    Job growth rate
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    Typical education requirement
  • Short-term on-the-job training
    Typical on-the-job training requirement

Educational Attainment

The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as correspondence clerks.

  • Less than high school 7%
  • High school graduate 34%
  • College dropout 27%
  • Associate’s degree 10%
  • Bachelor’s degree 18%
  • Master’s degree 3%
  • Doctorate degree 1%

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