Postal service mail sorters, processors, and processing machine operators

The median annual salary for Postal service mail sorters, processors, and processing machine operators in the US is $56,530.

The role is projected to decline by 8% over the next decade. Current US employment is approximately 106,400 workers.

The typical entry education is a No formal educational credential. Building a foundation in the top skills below will strengthen your application.

Our AI-durability model gives Postal service mail sorters, processors, and processing machine operators a score of 0.77 on a 0-1 scale (higher = more exposure). That places it at high AI risk — many core tasks are already being automated by generative AI and workflow tools. Focus on AI-adjacent skills or plan a pivot to an AI-durable adjacent role.

Postal service mail sorters, processors, and processing machine operators has low barrier to entry — generally accessible — you can enter with basic credentials and on-the-job learning.