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Will AI replace Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators?AI replacement risk 46% and how the work is changing

United States Logistics Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$58,470
25th–75th pct. $48,880–$75,030
Top pay (est.)
$97,900
Top 10% $75,280
Pay in 5 years
$66,400est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$75,300est.
$64,800–$87,400
Outlook score
30/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
46%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
−5.3%
7,300 openings / yr

Will AI replace Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators? AI replacement risk

46%
Moderate
Ranked #465 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
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How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators

Key skills

Coordination
2.9
Active Listening
2.8
Monitoring
2.8
Reading Comprehension
2.8
Operations Monitoring
2.6
Speaking
2.6
Critical Thinking
2.6
Time Management
2.5

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

English Language
2.3
Administrative
2.0
Administration and Management
1.8
Transportation
1.7
Computers and Electronics
1.7
Production and Processing
1.5
Customer and Personal Service
1.4
Public Safety and Security
1.3

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesControlling Machines and ProcessesCoaching and Developing OthersJudging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or PeopleMaking Decisions and Solving Problems

Important abilities

Near VisionStatic StrengthManual DexterityMultilimb CoordinationTrunk StrengthOral Expression

Education of workers

High school diploma
81%
Less than high school
12%
Some college
6%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
55%
1–3 months
22%
3–6 months
20%
None / short demo
1%

Related work experience

None
71%
Up to 1 month
9%
1–3 months
8%
6–12 months
6%
2–4 years
3%
1–2 years
2%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★☆☆☆☆ Easy to enter (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.