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.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for Correspondence Clerks to decrease by -5.6% between 2024 and 2034, from 4,800 to 4,500 jobs. Its estimate of 500 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($46,800), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
4,800
Projected employment (2034)
4,500
Projected change (2024–2034)
-6%
Annual openings (projected average)
500
Pay & Preparation
$46,800
High school diploma or equivalent
None
Short-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Writing (4/5) • Reading Comprehension (3.75/5) • Active Listening (3.75/5) • Speaking (3.5/5) • Critical Thinking (3.38/5) • Judgment and Decision Making (3.25/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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