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.
SOC: 43-5052.00
Common Job Titles
City Letter CarrierLetter CarrierMail CarrierRural 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
| 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 softwareMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft Word
Technology Skills
Address Management System AMSAutomated Data Collection System ADCSDelivery Routing System DRSDelivery operations information system DOISElectronic Time Clock ETCEnd of Run Report EORTime and Attendance Collection System TACSWord processing software
Tools & Equipment
Delivery unit computersHandheld computersMail distribution casesMail relay boxesMail sorting traysPassenger vehiclesPortable barcode scannersPostal vehicle tire chains