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.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Postmasters and Mail Superintendents to decrease by -0.3% between 2024 and 2034, from 13,300 to 13,200 jobs. Its estimate of 900 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($96,660), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (Less than 5 years) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
13,300
Projected employment (2034)
13,200
Projected change (2024–2034)
-0%
Annual openings (projected average)
900
Pay & Preparation
$96,660
High school diploma or equivalent
Less than 5 years
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Coordination (4/5) • Speaking (4/5) • Reading Comprehension (4/5) • Social Perceptiveness (4/5) • Active Listening (4/5) • Time Management (4/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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