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Postal Service Clerk

Postal service clerks sell stamps and services, sort mail, and assist customers with mail-related questions at post office counters.

$53,000
Median Salary
72,000
Total Employed
3
Career Transitions
AI Risk Score
0 %
High Risk

Higher risk than 84% of jobs in our database

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Pivot Score 46/100

Moderate pivot potential — some transitions require new skills.

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Automation Risk Analysis

Real-time market signals

AI Can Do This Today
7/10 High
Job Postings
-25%
since 2019
Automation Timeline
3-5 years
until major impact

Why This Job Is At Risk

68% automation probability as self-service expands

BLS projects 5% decline through 2033

Self-service kiosks handling most transactions

Online postage and shipping eliminating counter visits

Leaving This Role: 10,000+ as automation and self-service expand
Competition Level: Moderate - federal benefits make workers hesitant to leave
Your Head Start: Moderate - stable decline allows planned transition

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Job Market Data

Real trends from multiple job platforms

Low Demand
Current Employment
78.1K
BLS (2026)
Projected Growth
0%
2024-2034
Annual Openings
0
per year (growth + replacements)

Listing Trends

4 sources tracked
🇺🇸 United States
3 listings
Adzuna (3)
🇩🇪 Germany
0 listings
Adzuna (0) Arbeitsagentur (0)
🇫🇷 France
88 listings
Adzuna (22) France Travail (66)
🇪🇸 Spain
3 listings
Adzuna (3)
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1 listings
Adzuna (0) Reed (1)
Sources: AdzunaArbeitsagenturFrance TravailReed
Updated Feb 25, 2026

Career Transitions

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1-3 months
75%
Salary Change -20%
Skill Overlap
80%

Skills to Learn

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3-6 months
65%
Salary Change -15%
Skill Overlap
65%

Skills to Learn

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6-12 months
40%
Salary Change +10%
Skill Overlap
55%

Skills to Learn

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