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
| 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 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