Postmasters and mail superintendents

SOC Code: 11-9131
Also known as:
Delivery Supervisor, Distribution Operation Supervisor (SDO), Distribution Operations Manager, Distribution Operations Supervisor, Mail Delivery Supervisor
Median Annual Salary
$92,730
-3.5% growth (2024-2034)
900
Openings/Year
13K
Current Jobs

What Postmasters and mail superintendents Do

Plan, direct, or coordinate operational, administrative, management, and support services of a U.S. post office; or coordinate activities of workers engaged in postal and related work in assigned post office.

💰 Salary

$92,730
Median annual wage (2024)

📈 Job Growth

-3.5%
Decline

🎓 Education

High school diploma or equivalent
Typical entry-level requirement

🚀 Annual Openings

900
Projected average per year

👔 Work Experience

Less than 5 years
Required before entry

📚 On-the-Job Training

Moderate-term on-the-job training
Expected training period

Employment Projections (2024-2034)

Current Employment (2024)

13,100

Projected Employment (2034)

12,700

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Top Skills Required

Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Speaking
Social Perceptiveness
Coordination

Daily Tasks & Responsibilities

  • Monitor employees' work schedules and attendance for payroll purposes.
  • Organize and supervise activities, such as the processing of incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Resolve customer complaints.
  • Prepare employee work schedules.
  • Direct and coordinate operational, management, and supportive services of one or a number of postal facilities.
  • Hire and train employees, and evaluate their performance.
  • Prepare and submit detailed and summary reports of post office activities to designated supervisors.
  • Negotiate labor disputes.

Technology & Tools

Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Windows Microsoft Word SAP software

📚 Entry-Level Education

High school diploma or equivalent
Most common requirement

🎯 Recommended Education

High School Diploma
O*NET recommended level

Degree Programs for Postmasters and mail superintendents

These degree programs can prepare you for a career as a postmasters and mail superintendents:

Public Administration

13,898 degrees awarded • 426 colleges offer this program
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Best Colleges for Becoming a Postmasters and mail superintendents

Ranked by Repit grade, then by degrees in related programs. These are the top-rated colleges that prepare students to become postmasters and mail superintendents.

# College Location Related Degrees Repit Grade
1 Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY 409 A
2 Harvard University Cambridge, MA 263 A
3 New York University New York, NY 262 A
4 University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA 169 A
5 University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA 168 A
6 Cornell University Ithaca, NY 129 A
7 Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD 84 A
8 Northwestern University Evanston, IL 83 A
9 University of Georgia Athens, GA 73 A
10 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC 52 A
11 Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH 171 B+
12 CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York, NY 170 B+
13 University of Central Florida Orlando, FL 158 B+
14 Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX 153 B+
15 University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA 148 B+
16 Florida International University Miami, FL 139 B+
17 Florida State University Tallahassee, FL 104 B+
18 San Diego State University San Diego, CA 99 B+
19 California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA 89 B+
20 Northeastern University Boston, MA 84 B+

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do postmasters and mail superintendents make?
The median annual salary for postmasters and mail superintendents is $92,730.
What education do postmasters and mail superintendents need?
Most postmasters and mail superintendents positions require a high school diploma or equivalent. Common degree programs include Public Administration.
Is becoming postmasters and mail superintendents a good career choice?
Postmasters and mail superintendents is projected to see -3.5% job growth from 2024 to 2034, which reflects some decline in the field. With approximately 900 job openings expected annually, there are good opportunities for those entering the field.
What are the best colleges for postmasters and mail superintendents?
Top colleges for aspiring postmasters and mail superintendents include Columbia University in the City of New York, Harvard University, New York University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Southern California. These schools are ranked based on their Repit grade and the number of graduates in related programs.
What other job titles are similar to postmasters and mail superintendents?
Postmasters and mail superintendents may also be known as: Delivery Supervisor, Distribution Operation Supervisor (SDO), Distribution Operations Manager, Distribution Operations Supervisor, Mail Delivery Supervisor, Mail Superintendent, Order to Delivery Supervisor, Postal Service Sectional Center Manager, Postal Superintendent, Postal Supervisor, Postmaster, Postmaster Relief (PMR), Remote Encoding Center Manager, Remote Encoding Operations Supervisor, Service Delivery Supervisor. These titles often refer to similar roles with varying responsibilities or specializations.