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Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant - No Experience Required at Postal Jobs Assist

Postal Jobs Assist No longer available $23 - $39/hour

Job Description

Role Overview

USPS is accepting applications for Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide. In this role, you deliver and collect packages along designated suburban and rural routes, often using your personal vehicle. The position primarily involves working on weekends and holidays, with the potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service. It is an excellent opportunity for those who enjoy working outdoors and providing reliable delivery service.

Position Details

  • Vacancies: Nationwide
  • Starting Pay Rate: $23.47 – $38.62 per hour
  • Average Annual Compensation: Up to $72,400 (includes full federal benefits)

Perks and Benefits

  • Paid Time Off: Vacation days, sick leave, and federal holidays
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Retirement Plan: Secure your future with USPS’s pension and retirement options
  • Life Insurance Options: Multiple plans to provide peace of mind for you and your family

Key Responsibilities

  • Customer Assistance: Address mail-related questions and service issues from customers
  • Mail Handling: Sort, label, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail accurately and efficiently
  • Clerical Work: Perform administrative support tasks to aid daily USPS operations
  • Service Support: Assist with services such as mail forwarding, package holds, and change-of-address requests

Disclaimer

This is not a job offer from the United States Postal Service (USPS). This post promotes a third-party resource that helps applicants prepare for USPS job applications. USPS does not charge to apply. This role requires applicants to pass an assessment and successfully complete the multi-step hiring process.

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$48k - $81k beats the market for Postal Service Mail Carriers nationally

National salary averages
$48k - $81k
↑ 40% vs typical entry-level
Entry
Mid
Senior
This job
$42k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $77k

Senior roles pay 64% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

This is a strong offer—weigh total comp and growth potential.

Slight employer advantage

Standard dynamics. Preparation and demonstrated value matter most.

Hiring leverage
Balanced
Wage leverage
Constrained
Mobility
Moderate
Durability
Mostly durable

Who this leverage applies to

Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Focus on demonstrating unique fit and value.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

-4%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
Typical: No formal educational credential

Consider building adjacent skills to stay marketable.

Labor data: BLS 2024