Postal Service / Mail Room Worker
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.
At a Glance
Postal Service / Mail Room Worker earns an average of $46,225/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 2.4 years. Top skills: Lifting Ability, Sorting, Operations.
$46,225/yr
High school or GED
2.4 years
35
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Postal Service Clerks
Median Wage
$61,630/yr
Growth (2024-34)
-3.5%
Education
No formal educational credential
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (16)
Lifting Ability
Mailroom
Warehousing
Packaging And Labeling
Loading And Unloading
Shipping And Receiving
Inventory Management
Palletizing
Billing
Mail Sorting
Print Binding
Office Supply Management
Merchandising
Office Equipment
Pallet Jacks
Postage Meter
Common Skills (13)
Sorting
Operations
Customer Service
Detail Oriented
Communication
Interpersonal Communications
Multitasking
Management
Clerical Works
Computer Literacy
Telephone Skills
Filing
Certifications (1)
Valid Driver's License
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
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