Mailroom supervisor vs unit supervisor

The differences between mailroom supervisors and unit supervisors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 4-6 years to become both a mailroom supervisor and a unit supervisor. Additionally, a unit supervisor has an average salary of $48,749, which is higher than the $36,574 average annual salary of a mailroom supervisor.

The top three skills for a mailroom supervisor include DHL, USPS and office machines. The most important skills for a unit supervisor are patients, corrective action, and social work.

Mailroom supervisor vs unit supervisor overview

	Mailroom Supervisor	Unit Supervisor
Yearly salary	$36,574	$48,749
Hourly rate	$17.58	$23.44
Growth rate	-	6%
Number of jobs	17,890	37,120
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 32%	Bachelor's Degree, 55%
Average age	47	47
Years of experience	6	6

Mailroom supervisor vs unit supervisor salary

Mailroom supervisors and unit supervisors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Mailroom Supervisor	Unit Supervisor
Average salary	$36,574	$48,749
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $46,000	Between $30,000 And $78,000
Highest paying City	-	Olympia, WA
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	Berkshire Hathaway
Best paying industry	-	Hospitality

Differences between mailroom supervisor and unit supervisor education

There are a few differences between a mailroom supervisor and a unit supervisor in terms of educational background:

	Mailroom Supervisor	Unit Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 32%	Bachelor's Degree, 55%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	California State University - Bakersfield	California State University - Bakersfield

Mailroom supervisor vs unit supervisor demographics

Here are the differences between mailroom supervisors' and unit supervisors' demographics:

	Mailroom Supervisor	Unit Supervisor
Average age	47	47
Gender ratio	Male, 66.5% Female, 33.5%	Male, 51.6% Female, 48.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.3% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 18.5% Asian, 5.2% White, 59.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 10.7% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 18.1% Asian, 5.7% White, 60.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	8%	8%

Differences between mailroom supervisor and unit supervisor duties and responsibilities

Mailroom supervisor example responsibilities.

Lead the team that run acceptance tests on new equipment and conduct user training.
Manage payroll piece-rate production floor statistics and analysis.
Manage files, prepare lobby monitor presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.
Operate postage machines to send outgoing mail through USPS.
Coordinate office move of PC equipment, office furniture and files.
Schedule and ensure HVAC preventative maintenance are carried out per contract.

Unit supervisor example responsibilities.

Manage direct support professionals serving adult populations for persons with mental health, developmental disabilities and children with autism.
Document patient information and recording information correctly, as well as ensuring other workers are following OSHA and HIPAA requirements.
Attend weekly QA collaboration meetings and actively participate in discussions.
Utilize Kaizen activities to drive continuous process and quality improvements.
Submit MDS assessments to CMS timely and organize documentation for timely filing.
Evaluate admissions for Medicare/ Medicaid eligibility; prepare MDS and PPS documentation.

Mailroom supervisor vs unit supervisor skills

Common mailroom supervisor skills

DHL, 8%
USPS, 7%
Office Machines, 6%
Room Operations, 6%
Courier Services, 5%
Payroll, 5%

Common unit supervisor skills

Patients, 11%
Corrective Action, 10%
Social Work, 8%
Oversight, 7%
Conflict Resolution, 6%
Direct Supervision, 6%