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Postmasters and Mail Superintendents

Plan, direct, or coordinate operational, administrative, management, and support services of a U.S. post office; or coordinate activities of workers engaged in postal and related work in assigned post office.

Median salary

$92,730

Typical range

$81k – $109k

Job outlook

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Education

Typical entry: No degree required

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Typical progression

  1. Junior Postmasters and Mail Superintendents

    Entry / Junior

    $81,430

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. Postmasters and Mail Superintendents

    Established

    $92,730

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior Postmasters and Mail Superintendents

    Senior

    $100,935

Key skills

A typical day

  • Monitor employees' work schedules and attendance for payroll purposes.
  • Organize and supervise activities, such as the processing of incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Resolve customer complaints.
  • Prepare employee work schedules.
  • Direct and coordinate operational, management, and supportive services of one or a number of postal facilities.

Fields of study

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