How to become postmasters and mail superintendentseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Management & Consulting Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay

$96,660

25th–75th pct. $90,650–$102,960

Top pay (est.)

$145,300

Top 10% $111,740

Pay in 5 years

$110,100est.

2031

Pay in 10 years

$125,400est.

$107,800–$145,600

Outlook score

41/100

★★☆☆☆ Below average

AI replacement risk

55%

Moderate

Job growth (10 yr)

−0.3%

900 openings / yr

How to become postmasters and mail superintendents

Typical education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS

Related experience

Less than 5 years

On-the-job training

Moderate-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Postmasters and Mail Superintendents

Key skills

Speaking

4.0

Critical Thinking

3.9

Reading Comprehension

3.9

Time Management

3.9

Writing

3.8

Monitoring

3.6

Social Perceptiveness

3.5

Coordination

3.5

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service

4.8

Education and Training

4.7

Production and Processing

4.6

Administration and Management

4.6

Administrative

4.5

Computers and Electronics

4.5

Public Safety and Security

4.3

Mathematics

4.1

What the work involves

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with OthersGuiding, Directing, and Motivating SubordinatesCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesCoordinating the Work and Activities of OthersEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkCoaching and Developing OthersMaking Decisions and Solving Problems

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionProblem SensitivitySpeech Recognition

Education of workers

High school diploma

62%

Bachelor's degree

13%

Some college

11%

Associate's degree

Post-secondary certificate

Training before entry

3–6 months

26%

Up to 1 month

19%

6–12 months

13%

1–3 months

13%

4–10 years

10%

None / short demo

2–4 years

1–2 years

Related work experience

None

27%

4–6 years

19%

1–2 years

12%

6–12 months

11%

8–10 years

10%

2–4 years

3–6 months

6–8 years

Over 10 years

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

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as postmasters and mail superintendents

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

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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.