Postal Service Mail Sorters
Examine, sort, and route mail for distribution.
Quick Facts
Wages: |
Above the statewide median $26.50 / hour Read more about wages |
Outlook: |
Shrinking
Growth rate: -12.2% 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: |
Computer Forwarding System Markup Clerk (CFS Markup Clerk) Flat Sorting Machine Clerk (FSM Clerk) Letter Sorting Machine Operator (LSM Operator) 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 Sorters *
U S |
$21.23 | $26.5 | $35.08 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$22.02 | $26.5 | $35.08 |
Central Minnesota |
$25.49 | $27.51 | $35.63 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$25.49 | $31.57 | $35.63 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$20.68 | $25.49 | $30.29 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$20.68 | $20.68 | $28.53 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$25.49 | $28.53 | $35.63 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$22.02 | $26.5 | $35.08 |
* "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 2340 workers employed in this small career.
Where do Postal Service Mail Sorters most often work?
Current Demand
This career is currently in low demand.
Future Demand
This career is shrinking.
There will be a need for about 1631 new Postal Service Mail Sorters to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well
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