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US Postal Service Rural Carrier Associate reviews

2.7

27% would recommend to a friend

(2,288 total reviews)

Louis DeJoy

13% approve of CEO

23% positive business outlook

Rural Carrier Associate employees have rated US Postal Service with 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 2,288 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Rural Carrier Associate professionals have an average working experience there. US Postal Service is rated 23% below average by Rural Carrier Associate professionals compared to other employers within the Transportation & Logistics industry (3.5 stars).

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2K reviews
4.0
Oct 17, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Depending on the office you work out of, this job is generally low stress. While they do have to meet a time criteria on the contracted days, if you are called in to help on a route outside of contracted areas, this is not only optional, but you aren't limited to time constraints (within reason). You also make $0.97 a mile if you use your own vehicle outside of contracted hours for delivery.

Cons

No guaranteed hours outside of Sundays and Holidays, so while this shouldn't be your only job, it can be a good supplemental income. No advancement possible from this position, however you can apply to a different position to go full time. (Such as an RCA - Rural Carrier Associate.)

1.0
Oct 6, 2025

Don’t do it

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is decent, benefits are good

Cons

Not the best place if you have kids. Hours are long and overtime is only paid during a short period around Christmas. Micro managing is rampant. Extremely stressful

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