Management

Postmasters and Mail Superintendents

17/100
#429 of 825
$96,660
median pay, U.S.
13,810
employed (2024)
-3.5%
growth, 2024–34
900
openings per year
High school diploma or equivalent
typical entry education

Is postmasters and mail superintendents a good career?

It scores 17/100 and ranks #429 of 825 occupations on pay, growth, employment and openings. Here's what the federal data says, with no editorializing.

Advantages

  • Pays well above the U.S. median wage ($96,660 vs $61,390)
  • No college degree typically required to enter

Possible tradeoffs

  • Employment is projected to decline (-3.5% through 2034)
  • Often needs prior experience (less than 5 years)

What postmasters and mail superintendents earn

Wages: BLS OEWS May 2025

Pay is a range, not a number. Half of U.S. postmasters and mail superintendents earn between $90,650 and $102,960 a year.

Best-paying states

Florida statewide
$102,880
California statewide
$101,150
New Jersey statewide
$101,100
Rhode Island statewide
$99,900
Tennessee statewide
$99,170
Hawaii statewide
$99,070
Arizona statewide
$99,050
South Carolina statewide
$98,940
Indiana statewide
$98,680
Kentucky statewide
$98,570
$60k $100k $140k

Best-paying metros

01 Los Angeles, CA $113,430
02 Tampa, FL $111,170
03 Phoenix, AZ $110,310
04 San Diego, CA $106,320
05 Milwaukee, WI $104,200
06 Grand Rapids, MI $103,120
07 Seattle, WA $103,020
08 Orlando, FL $102,960

Strongest employment concentration

01 New York 830
02 Texas 820
03 California 800
04 Pennsylvania 800
05 Illinois 510
06 Ohio 510

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How to become a postmasters and mail superintendent

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
Work experience
Less than 5 years
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training

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Questions about becoming a postmasters and mail superintendent
How much do postmasters and mail superintendents make?

The national median wage is $96,660 a year, with the middle half earning between $90,650 and $102,960 (BLS OEWS May 2025).

Is postmasters and mail superintendents a good career?

On the Jobs.best index it scores 17 of 100 and ranks #429 of 825 occupations, weighing pay, growth, employment and openings. Employment is projected to change -3.5% through 2034.

What education do you need to become a postmasters and mail superintendent?

The typical entry-level education is high school diploma or equivalent, usually with less than 5 years.

Where do postmasters and mail superintendents earn the most?

Among states, Florida pays the highest median ($102,880). Local pay for every state and metro is below.

U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsWages: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Projections: BLS EP 2024–34
Sources: OEWS-M2025 · EP-2024-34. How we score careers →