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Postal Service Mail Carriers in The United States
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Postal Service Mail Carriers -- Sort mail for delivery. Deliver mail on established route by vehicle or on foot.
| SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) | 43-5052.00 |
| Career Interests | CR |
| Minimum education required | (High school) High school diploma or equivalent |
| Minimum work experience required | (None) None |
| Job training required | (Short OJT) Short-term on-the-job training |
| Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028) | -1.98 (low growth) |
| Current number of workers in USA (2018) | 328,700 |
| Projected number of workers in USA (2028) | 263,700 |
| Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028) | 15,500 |
| Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019) | $36,990 |
| Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $52,180 |
| Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $65,620 |
| Career Cluster | Government & Public Administration (Gobierno y administración pública) |
| Major Occupational Group | Office and Administrative Support |
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