Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators

Job Outlook Summary
Future Prospects
Employment Demand
Employment Size & Change

This occupation employs 111,300 people now, and is projected to grow to 102,500 over the next 10 years — an increase of -8,700 jobs (+-7.9%).

Occupational Openings

There are 7,800 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected -870 jobs created from growth and 8,700 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 4,400 people are expected to retire and 4,400 are expected to switch occupations.