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Postal Service Mail Carriers

Role Overview

Sort and deliver mail for the United States Postal Service (USPS). Deliver mail on established route by vehicle or on foot. Includes postal service mail carriers employed by USPS contractors.

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
South Dakota	$59,320
Massachusetts	$59,010
Arizona	$58,570
Maryland	$58,390
Nevada	$58,390
Texas	$58,390
California	$58,390
Rhode Island	$58,390
New York	$58,390
District of Columbia	$58,390
Florida	$58,390
Nebraska	$58,390
Illinois	$58,390
Utah	$58,390
Minnesota	$58,390

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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.

Median Annual Salary

$57,490

Projected Growth (10yr)

+-3.5%

Avg. annual openings

20.6k

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