Postmasters and Mail Superintendents
Plan, direct, or coordinate operational, administrative, management, and support services of a U.S. post office; or coordinate activities of workers engaged in postal and related work in assigned post office.
Common Job Titles
- Distribution Operation Supervisor (SDO)
- Distribution Operations Manager
- Postmaster
- Remote Encoding Center Manager
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Postmasters and Mail Superintendents (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
13,810
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $81,430. 25th percentile: U.S. $87,150. 50th percentile: U.S. $92,730. 75th percentile: U.S. $99,590. 90th percentile: U.S. $109,140. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $81,430 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $109,140 |
| Workers on average earn | $93,760 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Administration and Management4.4/5
- Public Safety and Security4.2/5
- English Language4.1/5
- Production and Processing4.0/5
- Customer and Personal Service4.0/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
- SAP software
Technology Skills
- Collection Point Management System CPMS
- Email software
- Facility database software
- Payroll software
- Personnel management software
- Personnel scheduling software
- Point of sale POS software
- Postal boundary mapping software
Tools & Equipment
- Barcode scanners
- Computer data input scanners
- Computer laser printers
- Credit card machines
- Digital postal scales
- Electronic cash registers
- Mail delivery trucks
- Mail sorting equipment