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Postal Service in the US - Employment (2021-2031)
There are xx employees in the Postal Service industry in the US, which is expected to decline at xx% over the next five years. This industry includes establishments that are part of the national postal service and perform one or more postal services such as sorting, routing and delivery. Establishments that operate on a contract basis, except for the bulk transportation of mail, are included in this industry.
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Employment
Total value (#) and annual change from 2012 – 2030.
Revenue
$XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%
Employees
XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%
Businesses
XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%
Profit
$XX
2021-2026 XX%
Profit Margin
XX%
2021-2026 XX%
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| Industry | Sector | Last 5-yr CAGR | Forecast 5-year CAGR | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Couriers & Local Delivery Services in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Local Freight Trucking in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Long-Distance Freight Trucking in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Business Service Centers in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Mail Services in Australia |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Postal & Courier Activities in the UK |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Postal & Courier Activities in Ireland |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are employed in the Postal Service in the US in 2026?
There is 600,470 people employed in the Postal Service in the US as of 2026.
What is employment growth in the Postal Service in the US in 2026?
The number of people employed in the Postal Service in the US declined -1.7% on average over the five years between 2021 and 2026.
Is employment in the Postal Service in the US expected to grow or decline over the next 5 years?
See our full analysis of the Postal Service in the US to understand if the industry employment is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.
How many people does the average business in the Postal Service in the US employ?
The average Postal Service in the US business is 600,470.0 employees.
Are businesses in the Postal Service in the US adding employees?
The average business in the Postal Service in the US now employs less workers than it did five years ago.
How productive are employees in the Postal Service in the US?
The revenue per employee for the average business in the Postal Service in the US has decreased in the last five years.
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