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Postal Service Mail Carriers

Prospects: Unfavorable

*According to projected annual openings and year-over-year growth

Sort mail for delivery. Deliver mail on established route by vehicle or on foot.

Current openings

City Letter Carrier 13
Letter Carrier 28
Mail Deliverer 41
Postal Mail Carrier 23

Number of positions

2012: 7,490    2014: 7,250

Annual job postings

New: 0    Replacement: 230
(Total: 230)   

Salaries in NYC

Starting at:
$52,390
($25/hour)
Middle:
$57,270
($27/hour)
Up to:
$57,250
($27/hour)
Average:
$55,630
($26/hour)

Educational requirements

Minimum education:
High school diploma or equivalent

Work experience:
None

On-the-job training:
Short-term on-the-job training

Education level achieved by workers

 

Sources: New York State Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor.