Postal Service Mail Carriers
SOC Code: 43-5052 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
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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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Postal Service Mail Carriers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | $49,130 | $57,242 | $65,374 | $73,486 |
| Lawrence, KS | $43,826 | $53,560 | $63,274 | $73,008 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $42,016 | $52,333 | $62,650 | $72,966 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $42,869 | $52,874 | $62,878 | $72,883 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $43,368 | $53,061 | $62,774 | $72,467 |
| Kingston, NY | $43,680 | $53,269 | $62,878 | $72,467 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC | $42,536 | $52,395 | $62,234 | $72,093 |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $45,282 | $54,101 | $62,899 | $71,718 |
| Modesto, CA | $43,014 | $52,582 | $62,130 | $71,698 |
| Lincoln, NE | $47,341 | $55,432 | $63,502 | $71,594 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Speaking | 3.0 | |
| Active Listening | 3.0 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.0 | |
| Time Management | 2.9 | |
| Coordination | 2.8 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.6 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.6 | |
| Monitoring | 2.6 | |
| Service Orientation | 2.6 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.2 |
| English Language | 3.2 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.2 |
| Sales and Marketing | 3.1 |
| Transportation | 3.0 |
| Administration and Management | 2.9 |
| Production and Processing | 2.7 |
| Education and Training | 2.6 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 78.2% |
| Less than high school | 14.6% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 7.2% |
Typical Tasks
- Obtain signed receipts for registered, certified, and insured mail, collect associated charges, and complete any necessary paperwork.
- Sort mail for delivery, arranging it in delivery sequence.
- Deliver mail to residences and business establishments along specified routes by walking or driving, using a combination of satchels, carts, cars, and small trucks.
- Return to the post office with mail collected from homes, businesses, and public mailboxes.
- Turn in money and receipts collected along mail routes.
- Sign for cash-on-delivery and registered mail before leaving the post office.
- Record address changes and redirect mail for those addresses.
- Hold mail for customers who are away from delivery locations.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Microsoft Office software Microsoft Windows Microsoft Word Address Management System AMS Automated Data Collection System ADCS Delivery Routing System DRS Delivery operations information system DOIS Electronic Time Clock ETC End of Run Report EOR Time and Attendance Collection System TACS Word processing software
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