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What is a mail carriers supervisor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a mail carriers supervisor. For example, did you know that they make an average of $19.91 an hour? That's $41,421 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow -6% and produce -29,300 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreMail Carriers SupervisorUS Average
Salary
3.2

Avg. Salary $41,421

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
5.8

Growth rate -6%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
3.0
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.55%

Asian 8.35%

Black or African American 10.63%

Hispanic or Latino 16.24%

Unknown 4.08%

White 60.15%

Gender

female 47.27%

male 52.73%

Age - 51
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 51
Stress level
5.8

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
6.7

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.1

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a mail carriers supervisor

  1. Explore mail carriers supervisor education requirements

    Most common mail carriers supervisor degrees

    Bachelor's

    51.5 %

    Associate

    24.2 %

    High School Diploma

    18.2 %
  2. Start to develop specific mail carriers supervisor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Delivery Sequence100.00%
  3. Complete relevant mail carriers supervisor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New mail carriers supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a mail carriers supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real mail carriers supervisor resumes.
  4. Research mail carriers supervisor duties and responsibilities

    • Meter outgoing military govt mail, prepare fed-ex shipments...delivery of mail to squadrons .. work in control restricted area ..
    • Separate confidential file including taxes and vouchers to facilitate IRS processing
  5. Apply for mail carriers supervisor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a mail carriers supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average mail carriers supervisor salary

The average mail carriers supervisor salary in the United States is $41,421 per year or $20 per hour. Mail carriers supervisor salaries range between $22,000 and $77,000 per year.

Average mail carriers supervisor salary
$41,421 Yearly
$19.91 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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