Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators
SOC Code: 43-5053 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Prepare incoming and outgoing mail for distribution for the United States Postal Service (USPS). Examine, sort, and route mail. Load, operate, and occasionally adjust and repair mail processing, sorting, and canceling machinery. Keep records of shipments, pouches, and sacks, and perform other duties related to mail handling within the postal service. Includes postal service mail sorters and processors employed by USPS contractors.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wausau, WI | $58,656 | $64,106 | $69,555 | $75,005 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $55,245 | $61,339 | $67,413 | $73,507 |
| Erie, PA | $51,251 | $58,323 | $65,374 | $72,446 |
| Wichita, KS | $47,549 | $55,203 | $62,858 | $70,512 |
| Salem, OR | $46,987 | $54,746 | $62,525 | $70,283 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $46,946 | $54,725 | $62,504 | $70,283 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $47,986 | $55,411 | $62,858 | $70,283 |
| New Haven, CT | $43,285 | $52,208 | $61,131 | $70,054 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $47,632 | $55,016 | $62,400 | $69,784 |
| Modesto, CA | $47,674 | $55,037 | $62,400 | $69,763 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Monitoring | 3.1 | |
| Speaking | 3.0 | |
| Coordination | 3.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.0 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.0 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.9 | |
| Time Management | 2.9 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.9 | |
| Active Listening | 2.9 | |
| Operation and Control | 2.8 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| English Language | 3.0 |
| Production and Processing | 2.5 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 2.4 |
| Administrative | 2.2 |
| Administration and Management | 2.2 |
| Transportation | 2.1 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.1 |
| Computers and Electronics | 1.9 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 81.4% |
| Less than high school | 12.5% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 6.1% |
Typical Tasks
- Operate various types of equipment, such as computer scanning equipment, addressographs, mimeographs, optical character readers, and bar-code sorters.
- Clear jams in sorting equipment.
- Sort odd-sized mail by hand, sort mail that other workers have been unable to sort, and segregate items requiring special handling.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
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