43-9051.00

Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service

Prepare incoming and outgoing mail for distribution. 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.

9.1OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
High Risk

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Top 8% most at-risk occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 94% probability of automation for this role
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Top 8%
most at-risk
79
jobs riskier than this
-6.6%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Software & AI

AI software systems—language models, automation tools, and intelligent algorithms—are the primary vector of disruption for this role.

Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators face continued decline driven by the long-term shift to digital communication and the automation of physical mail processing through OCR, barcode sorting, and AI-enhanced routing (USPS processing equipment, Pitney Bowes AI). The volume of physical mail requiring human handling has declined substantially and the trend continues. Through 2027, this role faces structural headcount reduction rather than AI-specific disruption; digital communication continues to compress the total mail volume requiring human processing.

Disrupted byGitHub CopilotChatGPT / GPT-4oSalesforce Einstein

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$38,150
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
-6.6%
Declining
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Job Zone 2 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Active Listening65%
Speaking60%
Coordination62%
Monitoring58%
Time Management55%

Career Pivot Paths

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91% automation risk

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →