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Correspondence Clerks

Role Overview

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.

Recommended Majors

General Office Occupations and Clerical Services.

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
Connecticut	$55,580
Minnesota	$53,350
California	$53,060
Oregon	$52,000
Ohio	$48,890
Idaho	$48,270
Nebraska	$48,140
Illinois	$47,990
Maine	$47,750
New York	$47,660
Virginia	$46,740
Pennsylvania	$46,710
Wisconsin	$46,020
Utah	$45,900
Indiana	$45,040

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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.

Median Annual Salary

$46,740

Projected Growth (10yr)

+-5.6%

Avg. annual openings

0.7k

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