Postmasters and Mail Superintendents
Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed
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.
Median pay: $96,660/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: -3.5% projected growth, 2024–2034 — declining.
About 900 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Monitor employees' work schedules and attendance for payroll purposes.
• Organize and supervise activities, such as the processing of incoming and outgoing mail.
• Resolve customer complaints.
• Prepare employee work schedules.
• Direct and coordinate operational, management, and supportive services of one or a number of postal facilities.
• Hire and train employees, and evaluate their performance.
• Prepare and submit detailed and summary reports of post office activities to designated supervisors.
• Negotiate labor disputes.
What's the median pay for Postmasters and Mail Superintendents?
The median pay for Postmasters and Mail Superintendents is $96,660 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Postmasters and Mail Superintendents?
Employment for Postmasters and Mail Superintendents is projected to change -3.5% from 2024 to 2034 - declining.
What education is typically required for Postmasters and Mail Superintendents?
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
How many job openings are there each year for Postmasters and Mail Superintendents?
About 900 openings per year, on average, over the decade.