Postal Service Clerks
Perform any combination of tasks in a United States Postal Service (USPS) post office, such as receive letters and parcels; sell postage and revenue stamps, postal cards, and stamped envelopes; fill out and sell money orders; place mail in pigeon holes of mail rack or in bags; and examine mail for correct postage. Includes postal service clerks employed by USPS contractors.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Postal Service Clerks to decrease by -0.3% between 2024 and 2034, from 70,900 to 70,700 jobs. Its estimate of 5,300 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($62,130), education (No formal educational credential), and related experience (None) 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)
70,900
Projected employment (2034)
70,700
Projected change (2024–2034)
-0%
Annual openings (projected average)
5,300
Pay & Preparation
$62,130
No formal educational credential
None
Short-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Active Listening (3.38/5) • Speaking (3.25/5) • Reading Comprehension (3.12/5) • Service Orientation (3.12/5) • Critical Thinking (3/5) • Time Management (3/5)
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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