Also called: Postmaster and Mail Superintendent
Runs a local post office, managing mail carriers, clerks and daily mail delivery for a town or city.
You check that every route is covered at 7 a.m., deal with a customer complaint about a lost package and report daily delivery numbers to the district.
BLS May 2025: median $96,660.
High school diploma, about 10 years after high school. Usually promoted from postal clerk or carrier; USPS management training.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Shrinking (about -4% over 10 years). BLS projects a 3.5% decline (2024-34).
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Sorting machines and route software keep advancing, and some offices may consolidate; managing carriers and clerks stays human.
Classes: Business elective, Computer applications, Civics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9131.
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