Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents salary by state
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About this role
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents is a professional role within the function in the Management job family.
Typical entry preparation: High School Diploma and up to 1 year of related work experience, per O*NET occupational data. Advancement typically requires additional years in role.
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.
Top skills:Time ManagementSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessReading ComprehensionCoordinationActive Listening
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents pay by experience level
Entry level$88,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$94,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$100,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$106,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$115,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
-3.5%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
900
projected openings per year
Declining
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents salary by industry
Sectors 48 and 49 – Transportation and Warehousing
13,810 workers
$101,000
Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)
13,810 workers
$101,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
Typical duties and FLSA status
Core duties
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.
FLSA classification (typical)
Typically Exempt · Professional, Administrative, or Executive exemption
Occupations in this SOC group are typically classified as Exempt when paid above the salary threshold, provided they satisfy the duties test for one of the FLSA exemption categories. Actual classification depends on the specific job duties, salary basis, and any applicable state or local rules. The current federal salary threshold for exemption is $684 per week ($35,568 per year), per the 2020 Department of Labor rule; the 2024 rule that would have raised the threshold was struck down by federal court in November 2024.
How this role compares
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents pays 30% below the average across 58 roles in the Management job family (family average $144,000).
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Postmasters and Mail Superintendents make?
The average base salary for a Postmasters and Mail Superintendents in the United States is $101,000 per year, or about $48.56 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $94,000 and $106,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Management roles?
The Management job family averages $144,000 across 58 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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