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Postal Worker
Also known as: Mail Carrier, Letter Carrier, Mail Handler, Postal Clerk
AI Impact Score
72/100Automated sorting, self-service kiosks, and declining mail volume are shrinking traditional postal roles. Package delivery growth provides some offset, but automation continues advancing.
$38k – $72k
Salary Range
declining
Growth Outlook
500,000
Total Jobs (US)
-7%
Growth Rate
Task Breakdown
Tasks at Risk (4)
Mail sorting and distributionWindow clerk transactionsAddress verificationPostage calculation
AI-Enhanced Tasks (4)
Route optimizationPackage tracking and logisticsDelivery sequence planningCustomer notification systems
Human-Safe Tasks (4)
Physical mail and package deliveryCustomer relationship building on routesWelfare checks on elderly residentsDelivering to difficult-access locations
Current Skills
Route NavigationPhysical EnduranceCustomer ServiceTime ManagementVehicle Operation
Future-Proof Skills
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