Postal Service Mail Carrier Career

Job Description: Sort and deliver mail for the United States Postal Service (USPS). Deliver mail on established route by vehicle or on foot. Includes postal service mail carriers employed by USPS contractors.


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Postal Service Mail Carrier Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$59,340

Median Hourly Wage

$28.53*

Total Employed Nationally

331,600


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2023 wage data and 2022-2032 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2022-2032). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.