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.

SOC: 11-9131.00

Common Job Titles

Distribution Operation Supervisor (SDO)Distribution Operations ManagerPostmasterRemote 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

MetricU.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 ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft WordSAP software

Technology Skills

Collection Point Management System CPMSEmail softwareFacility database softwarePayroll softwarePersonnel management softwarePersonnel scheduling softwarePoint of sale POS softwarePostal boundary mapping software

Tools & Equipment

Barcode scannersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersCredit card machinesDigital postal scalesElectronic cash registersMail delivery trucksMail sorting equipment