Summary
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Quick Facts: Postal Service Workers | |
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$57,870 per year
$27.82 per hour |
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No formal educational credential | |
None | |
Short-term on-the-job training | |
500,000 | |
-5% (Decline) | |
-22,900 |
What Postal Service Workers Do
Postal service workers sell postage and related products and collect, sort, and deliver mail.
Work Environment
Postal service clerks and mail sorters, processors, and processing machine operators work indoors, typically in a post office. Mail carriers mostly work outdoors, delivering mail.
How to Become a Postal Service Worker
Although no formal education is typically required to enter these occupations, most postal service workers have at least a high school diploma. All applicants for these jobs must pass a written exam.
Pay
The median annual wage for postal service workers was $57,870 in May 2024.
Job Outlook
Overall employment of postal service workers is projected to decline 5 percent from 2024 to 2034.
Despite declining employment, about 34,500 openings for postal service workers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. All of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
State & Area Data
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Similar Occupations
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More Information, Including Links to O*NET
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