Postal Service Mail Carriers
Sort mail for delivery. Deliver mail on established route by vehicle or on foot.
Education & Training
Percentage of workers at each education and training level
Education Level
Prior Experience Needed
Work experience required to enter this job
Training Provided After Hiring
How long it typically takes to learn on the job
How AI Impacts Each Task
22 tasks analyzed
Scan labels on letters or parcels to confirm receipt.
Obtain signed receipts for registered, certified, and insured mail, collect associated charges, and complete any necessary paperwork.
Return to the post office with mail collected from homes, businesses, and public mailboxes.
Sort mail for delivery, arranging it in delivery sequence.
Meet schedules for the collection and return of mail.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scan labels on letters or parcels to confirm receipt. | - | - | - |
| Obtain signed receipts for registered, certified, and insured mail, collect associated charges, and complete any necessary paperwork. | - | - | - |
| Return to the post office with mail collected from homes, businesses, and public mailboxes. | - | - | - |
| Sort mail for delivery, arranging it in delivery sequence. | - | - | - |
| Meet schedules for the collection and return of mail. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$57,490
per year
Mean Wage
$59,880
per year
Employment
336K
workers
Wage Range
$42,390 - $76,880
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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