Postal Service Clerks

General Information

Description

Perform any combination of tasks in a United States Postal Service (USPS) post office, such as receive letters and parcels; sell postage and revenue stamps, postal cards, and stamped envelopes; fill out and sell money orders; place mail in pigeon holes of mail rack or in bags; and examine mail for correct postage. Includes postal service clerks employed by USPS contractors.

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Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

Federal government92.45%
Private, for profit6.63%
Private, not for profit0.77%
Self-employed0.15%

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

Responsibility
Exposure to job hazards
Physical activity
Decision making
Repetitiveness
Level of competition
Time pressure

Industry areas

Business Management & Administration

Job Outlook

Overall employment of postal service workers is projected to decline 6 percent from 2021 to 2031. Despite decliningemployment, about 38,100 openings for postal service workers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. All of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.