Postal Service Mail Carriers
Sort and deliver mail for the United States Postal Service (USPS).
About the profession
Sort and deliver mail for the United States Postal Service (USPS). Deliver mail on established route by vehicle or on foot. Includes postal service mail carriers employed by USPS contractors.
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Based on the Postal Service Mail Carriers role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Enterprising
Leading, persuading, business
Social
Helping, teaching, working with people
Conventional
Organizing, detail-oriented, structured
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Career Path
Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Trainee Postal Service Mail Carrier → Technician Postal Service Mail Carrier → Senior Technician Postal Service Mail Carrier → Lead Technician Postal Service Mail Carrier
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
76K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Go to Career PathCareer levels
Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $41,480 - $50,090/year With equity/bonuses: $45,628 - $60,108 Top markets (SF/NYC): $47,702 - $60,108 Execute core tasks using Active Listening…
Skills used in this career
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Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Obtain signed receipts for registered, certified, and insured mail, collect associated charges, and complete any necessary paperwork.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $29,036 - $45,081 Year 2-3: Junior level $50,090 - $55,765 Year 4-6: Mid level $55,765 - $60,461 Year 7-10: Senior level $60,461 - $70,676 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Postal Service Mail Carrier genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Active Listening and Speaking You communicate clearly with…
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