Postal Service Mail Carriers
Sort mail, and deliver mail on a regular route.
Quick Facts
Wages: |
Above the statewide median $29.98 / hour Read more about wages |
Outlook: |
Shrinking
Growth rate: -7.8% Read more about outlook |
Education: |
High School or less
is typically required.
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On the Job: |
Typical Work Tasks
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Job Title Examples: |
City Letter Carrier Rural Carrier Associate (RCA) Letter Carrier See more job title examples |
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Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Postal Service Mail Carriers *
U S |
$22.83 | $27.93 | $37.34 |
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Minnesota |
$23.85 | $29.98 | $37.34 |
Central Minnesota |
$20.57 | $31.11 | $37.34 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$22.83 | $27.93 | $36.09 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$20.57 | $29.49 | $36.23 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$22.98 | $29.13 | $37.34 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$20.57 | $27.47 | $36.25 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$24.87 | $31 | $37.34 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 5660 workers employed in this medium-sized career.
Where do Postal Service Mail Carriers most often work?
Current Demand
This career is currently in moderate demand.
Future Demand
This career is shrinking.
There will be a need for about 3595 new Postal Service Mail Carriers to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.