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.
About the profession
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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Occupation on screen: Postal Service Mail Carriers (O*NET 43-5052.00). The Department of Labor publishes one film per occupation family, and this is the film it lists for Postal Service Clerks (43-5051.00), which is how Postal Service Clerks is classified. Closed captions in English and Spanish. CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration)
Personality Fit
Based on the Postal Service Clerks 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 Clerk → Technician Postal Service Clerk → Senior Technician Postal Service Clerk → Lead Technician Postal Service Clerk
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
$73K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $41,700 - $49,563/year With equity/bonuses: $45,870 - $59,476 Top markets (SF/NYC): $47,955 - $59,476 Execute core tasks using Active Listening…
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Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Obtain signatures from recipients of registered or special delivery mail. 10am, Weigh letters and parcels, compute mailing costs based on type, weight, and destination, and…
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $29,190 - $44,607 Year 2-3: Junior level $49,563 - $54,554 Year 4-6: Mid level $54,554 - $59,148 Year 7-10: Senior level $59,148 - $68,552 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Postal Service Clerk genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Active Listening and Speaking You communicate clearly with diverse…
💰 Salary Range
BLS OEWS, May 2023Half of U.S. workers in this occupation earn more than this, half earn less.
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