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Job outlook for delivery and mail sorters in the United States
Are delivery and mail sorter jobs in demand?
No, delivery and mail sorter jobs are not in demand. Delivery and mail sorter demand is projected to decline -6% from 2018 to 2028.
Delivery and mail sorter job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of delivery and mail sorter jobs and the average delivery and mail sorter salary over time.
Delivery and mail sorter jobs over time
Delivery and mail sorter job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,858 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,847 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,881 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,896 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,865 | 0.00% |
Average delivery and mail sorter salary over time
Delivery and mail sorter salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,977 | $16.82 | --0.4% |
| 2024 | $35,134 | $16.89 | --7.1% |
| 2023 | $37,805 | $18.18 | --3.1% |
| 2022 | $39,031 | $18.76 | --1.9% |
| 2021 | $39,791 | $19.13 | --0.3% |
Delivery and mail sorter jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of delivery and mail sorter job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where delivery and mail sorters earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for delivery and mail sorters
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 137 | 18% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 74 | 11% |
| 3 | New York | 19,849,399 | 1,902 | 10% |
| 4 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 705 | 8% |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 280 | 2% |
| 6 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 176 | 2% |
| 7 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 72 | 2% |
| 8 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 53 | 2% |
| 9 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 147 | 1% |
| 10 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 82 | 1% |
| 11 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 72 | 1% |
| 12 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 61 | 1% |
| 13 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 60 | 1% |
| 14 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 31 | 1% |
| 15 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 30 | 1% |
| 16 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 22 | 1% |
| 17 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 17 | 1% |
| 18 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 14 | 1% |
| 19 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 8 | 1% |
| 20 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 7 | 1% |
Most common cities for delivery and mail sorters
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mobile | 1 | 1% | $36,020 |