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What Does it Take to Be a Marking Clerk?

Career Description Print and attach price tickets to articles of merchandise using one or several methods, such as marking price on tickets by hand or using ticket-printing machine.

Daily Life Of a Marking Clerk

  • Pin, paste, sew, tie, or staple tickets, tags, or labels to article.
  • Indicate item size, style, color, and inspection results on tags, tickets, and labels, using rubber stamp or writing instrument.
  • Compare printed price tickets with entries on purchase orders to verify accuracy and notify supervisor of discrepancies.
  • Keep records of production, returned goods, and related transactions.
  • Record number and types of articles marked and pack articles in boxes.
  • Change the price of books in a warehouse.

Qualities of a Marking Clerk

Below is a list of the skills most Marking Clerks say are important on the job.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Types of Marking Clerk Jobs

  • Back Up Scan Coordinator
  • Grey Goods Marker
  • Store Coordinator
  • Label Maker
  • Merchandise Marker

Are There Job Opportunities for Marking Clerks?

In the United States, there were 2,008,600 jobs for Marking Clerk in 2016. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 5% which is below the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 101,000 new jobs for Marking Clerk by 2026. The BLS estimates 269,200 yearly job openings in this field.

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The states with the most job growth for Marking Clerk are Utah, Nevada, and Colorado. Watch out if you plan on working in Maine, Delaware, or West Virginia. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Salary for a Marking Clerk

The average yearly salary of a Marking Clerk ranges between $19,580 and $41,150.

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Marking Clerks who work in Washington, Alaska, or District of Columbia, make the highest salaries.

Below is a list of the median annual salaries for Marking Clerks in different U.S. states.

State Annual Mean Salary
Alabama $26,680
Alaska $33,880
Arizona $29,000
Arkansas $26,520
California $30,900
Colorado $31,230
Connecticut $30,470
Delaware $27,110
District of Columbia $34,510
Florida $26,740
Georgia $26,400
Hawaii $30,130
Idaho $27,860
Illinois $29,520
Indiana $27,370
Iowa $28,740
Kansas $27,240
Kentucky $26,690
Louisiana $24,480
Maine $28,620
Maryland $28,240
Massachusetts $31,560
Michigan $27,830
Minnesota $30,610
Mississippi $25,750
Missouri $27,320
Montana $27,670
Nebraska $28,320
Nevada $28,630
New Hampshire $28,450
New Jersey $28,900
New Mexico $27,830
New York $29,220
North Carolina $27,000
North Dakota $29,330
Ohio $27,630
Oklahoma $26,460
Oregon $31,070
Pennsylvania $26,150
Rhode Island $30,240
South Carolina $26,530
South Dakota $26,580
Tennessee $26,730
Texas $28,610
Utah $28,480
Vermont $31,140
Virginia $27,890
Washington $34,960
West Virginia $27,180
Wisconsin $26,500
Wyoming $31,680

What Tools do Marking Clerks Use?

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Marking Clerks:

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Data entry software

Becoming a Marking Clerk

What kind of Marking Clerk requirements are there?

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How many years of work experience do I need?

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Where Marking Clerks Work

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The table below shows some of the most common industries where those employed in this career field work.

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