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Correspondence Clerks
 
Description

Correspondence Clerks - Compose letters 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 typing correspondence.

O*NET code 43-4021.00

 
Wages

The national average annual salary for this occupation is $34,440 per year. Nationally, the average hourly wage for this occupation is $16.56.

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New Mexico Local Wages for Correspondence Clerks
AreaEntry WageAverage WageExperienced Wage
National Annual$34,440
National Hourly$16.56
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A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
For more detailed information about New Mexico wages visit the Occupational Employment Statistics program website. Information displayed represents annual 2010 wages.

 
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Job Growth

New Mexico

2008 to 2018

In 2008 there were about 30 workers in this occupation in New Mexico. The Department of Workforce Solutions estimates that by 2018 this number will have no growth by about 10 percent and an estmated 30 will be employed in this occupation. Compared to other occupations, employment growth in this occupation has little or no change. Job opportunities indicate few and keen competition, as there should be about 0 openings each year for workers in this occupation.

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New Mexico Local Needs for Correspondence Clerks
AreaEstimated
Employment
2008
Projected
Employment
2018
Annual
Percent
Change
Total
Annual
Average
Openings
New Mexico30300.99%0
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Albuquerque30301.44%0
Farmington----
Las Cruces----
Santa Fe----
+ Regions
Central30301.44%0
Eastern----
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A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.

 
Education

Correspondence Clerks usually need High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate).

Education LevelPercentage
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)90%
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)7%
Some College Courses1%
Bachelor's Degree1%

Information based on O*NET data and is the result of a national survey.

Use this list to find educational opportunities for this occupation. Contact the specific schools directly to find out application requirements and program availability.

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New Mexico Schools with programs for Correspondence Clerks
+ ATI Career Training Center
Website:http://www.aticareertraining.edu/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=168&Itemid=113
TypeStandardized Program Title
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs.General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
+ Central New Mexico Community College
Website:http://www.cnm.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs.General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
+ Central New Mexico Community College-Mon
Website:http://www.cnm.edu/campus/montoya/index.php
TypeStandardized Program Title
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs.General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
+ Central New Mexico Community College-Sou
Website:http://www.cnm.edu/svc/index.php
TypeStandardized Program Title
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs.General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
+ Central New Mexico Community College-Wes
Website:http://www.cnm.edu/campus/westside/index.php
TypeStandardized Program Title
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs.General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
+ Central New Mexico Community College-Wo
Website:http://www.cnm.edu/campus/wtc/index.php
TypeStandardized Program Title
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs.General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
+ Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell
Website:http://www.roswell.enmu.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs.General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
+ New Horizons Computer Learning Center
Website:http://www.nhabq.com/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs.General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
+ New Mexico State University - Alamogordo
Website:http://nmsua.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeGeneral Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs.General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
+ New Mexico State University- Albuquerque
Website:http://abq.nmsu.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeGeneral Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs.General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
+ NMSU - Dona Ana Community College
Website:http://dabcc.nmsu.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeGeneral Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs.General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
+ University of New Mexico - Valencia
Website:http://www.unm.edu/~unmvc/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeGeneral Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs.General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

This list is updated once a year and is compiled from the NM Department of Higher Education and other sources.

 
License

No New Mexico occupational license is required.

 
WorkKeys Skill Levels
Applied MathematicsApplied TechnologyListeningLocating InformationObersvationReading for InformationTeamworkWriting
30444444

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Industires that Hire Correspondence Clerks in New Mexico.
IndustryPercent of Employed
Administrative and Support Services*
Ambulatory Health Care Services*
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities*
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities*
Primary Metal Manufacturing*

* Data is confidential.

Source: NMDWS, Economic Research and Analysis Bureau

 
Common Titles
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Beneficiary Correspondent
  • Chargeback Specialist
  • Claims Correspondence Clerk
  • Collection Correspondent
  • Commercial Correspondent
  • Correspondence Analyst
  • Correspondence Clerk
  • Correspondence Coordinator
  • Correspondence Dictator
  • Correspondence Renew Clerk
  • Correspondence Representative
  • Correspondence Review Clerk
  • Correspondence Transcriber
  • Correspondent
  • Customer Service Representative
  • Dispute Resolution Analyst
  • Dispute Specialist
  • Fan Mail Editor
  • Medicare Correspondence Representative
  • Office Correspondent
  • Sales Correspondent
  • Student Loan Correspondent
  • Suggestion Clerk

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