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Careers›Roles›Post Exchange Manager (px Manager) Coordinator
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Post Exchange Manager (px Manager) Coordinator

The military retail support — coordinating operations at military base exchange stores.

Post Exchange Manager (px Manager) Coordinator pay typically runs $31K–$38K at this level, and jobs in this field are projected to shrink 5% through 2034.

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Industries that often hire Post Exchange Manager (px Manager) Coordinators
Retail · 89%Wholesale & Distribution · 2%Real Estate · 2%Hospitality & Food Service · 1%Entertainment & Media · 1%Consumer Services · 1%
Job markets for Post Exchange Manager (px Manager) Coordinators
Where Post Exchange Manager (px Manager) Coordinator jobs concentrate · ~393 metro areas
Based on employment in related occupations
Mapped SOC categories:
Sales
BLS Occupational Employment Statistics
Jump to:What it's likeCareer pathsBy the numbers

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What it's like

What it's like to be a Post Exchange Manager (px Manager) Coordinator

As a Post Exchange Manager Coordinator, you''re supporting the management of a military post exchange (PX) store. PXs are retail stores on military bases that serve service members and their families. You''re helping coordinate operations, inventory, and staff to ensure the exchange runs smoothly.

Your day involves operational coordination, inventory management support, staff scheduling, and customer service. You''re learning the unique aspects of military exchange retail, including the customer base, product mix, and organizational structure. PXs operate under specific regulations that civilian retail doesn''t face.

The work serves a unique community — military families who deserve quality retail service. The environment is more structured than civilian retail, and you''re part of supporting military readiness through quality-of-life services. The people who succeed here appreciate the mission and can work within military structure.

What people in this role value
IndependenceModerate
RelationshipsModerate
Working ConditionsModerate
SupportModerate
AchievementLower
RecognitionLower
O*NET Work Values survey
Role Profile
StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Things that vary from job to job as a Post Exchange Manager (px Manager) Coordinator
Base sizeStore typeCoordination scopeMilitary structureCustomer demographics
PX coordination varies by installation size and type. Large installations have major shopping facilities. Smaller posts have limited exchanges. The military branch (Army, Navy, Air Force) affects organizational structure. Coordination scope varies from single store to multiple facilities. Customer demographics depend on the installation''s mission.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

Earning potential across this track
$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
Technology & Information$97K+110%
Energy & Utilities$95K+107%
Professional Services$94K+104%
Financial Services$79K+72%
Government$69K+51%
Compared to Sales average across all industries
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Post Exchange Manager (px Manager) Coordinators (SOC 41-1011.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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What it takes to advance
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Exchange operations
Understanding the unique exchange system
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Military organization
Working within military structure effectively
3
Cross-functional coordination
Managing multiple departments and functions
Lateral Moves
Post Exchange Manager
Natural advancement to full management responsibility
Commissary Coordinator
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Questions you might ask when interviewing
What type of exchange facility is this?
What does the coordination scope include?
What''s the staffing structure?
Are there specific deployment or operational impacts?
What training is provided on exchange systems?
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$31K–$77K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
1.1M
U.S. Employment
-5%
10yr Growth
125K
Annual Openings

How Post Exchange Manager (px Manager) Coordinator pay & employment are changing

$64K$61K$58K$55K$52K201920202021202220232024$52K$64K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

Active ListeningSpeakingService OrientationCoordinationSocial PerceptivenessMonitoringCritical ThinkingPersuasionNegotiationInstructing
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mapped SOC Codes
41-1011.00

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Common questions about what it's like to be a Post Exchange Manager (px Manager) Coordinator

What does a Post Exchange Manager (px Manager) Coordinator do?

The military retail support — coordinating operations at military base exchange stores.

How much does a Post Exchange Manager (px Manager) Coordinator make?

Median pay for a Post Exchange Manager (px Manager) Coordinator is about $47K nationally, with the field ranging roughly from $31K to $77K depending on experience, employer, and metro (BLS).

What skills does a Post Exchange Manager (px Manager) Coordinator need?

Core skills for this role include Active Listening, Speaking, Service Orientation, Coordination, and Social Perceptiveness.

What education do you need to be a Post Exchange Manager (px Manager) Coordinator?

Most people in this role hold a high school diploma.

Is a Post Exchange Manager (px Manager) Coordinator in demand?

Employment in this field is projected to decline about 5% through 2034, with roughly 1.1 million people working in it today (BLS).

What jobs are similar to a Post Exchange Manager (px Manager) Coordinator?

Closely related roles include Post Exchange Manager (PX Manager), Parts Sales Manager, and Delicatessen Store Manager.

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