The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- US Postal Service
Outlook
Demand for this career is declining. The amount of mail sent via the US Postal Service is continuing to decrease. This is due to the increasing use of electronic mail and automated bill pay. In addition, automated sorting equipment is doing much of the work formerly done by postal clerks. However, clerks will still be needed to feed mail into equipment.
Competition for these jobs will be strong. This is because the requirements for entry are low and the benefits are good.
Postal Clerks (CIS 100161)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
3,110 Medium |
& |
-1.3% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
247 Few |
| Champaign Area |
90 Small |
& |
4.4% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
68 Small |
& |
-1.5% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Cook County |
1,423 Medium |
& |
-3.2% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
110 Few |
| Decatur Area |
25 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
112 Small |
& |
0.0% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Du Page County |
389 Medium |
& |
9.5% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
37 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
55 Very small |
& |
3.6% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
36 Very small |
& |
-2.8% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
35 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Lake County |
107 Small |
& |
-10.3% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| McHenry County |
48 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
42 Very small |
& |
-4.8% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
73 Small |
& |
-1.4% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
132 Small |
& |
-0.8% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
56 Small |
& |
-7.1% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
57 Small |
& |
1.8% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
73 Small |
& |
-2.7% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
41 Small |
& |
-7.3% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
85 Small |
& |
-4.7% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
68 Small |
& |
-5.9% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
15 Very small |
& |
-6.7% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Will County |
80 Small |
& |
-2.5% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| United States |
74,800 Medium |
& |
-6.7% |
2.8% |
>>>> |
5,600 Very few |