Postal Service Mail Carriers
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.
Common Job Titles
- City Letter Carrier
- Letter Carrier
- Mail Carrier
- Rural Carrier Associate (RCA)
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Postal Service Mail Carriers (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
336,040
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $42,390. 25th percentile: U.S. $46,030. 50th percentile: U.S. $57,490. 75th percentile: U.S. $75,300. 90th percentile: U.S. $76,880. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $42,390 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $76,880 |
| Workers on average earn | $59,880 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Customer and Personal Service4.3/5
- English Language3.3/5
- Public Safety and Security3.2/5
- Sales and Marketing3.1/5
- Transportation3.0/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
Technology Skills
- 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
Tools & Equipment
- Delivery unit computers
- Handheld computers
- Mail distribution cases
- Mail relay boxes
- Mail sorting trays
- Passenger vehicles
- Portable barcode scanners
- Postal vehicle tire chains