What is the average hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers?

The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers is $28.87 per hour. This translates to approximately $60,040 per year working full-time.

What states pay Postal Service Mail Carriers the most?

Salaries for Postal Service Mail Carriers vary significantly by location. Use the state-by-state table above to see which states offer the highest median wages for this occupation.

What education is needed to become a postal service mail carrier?

Typical education required: High school diploma.

Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary

Name: Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary Data
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Official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Data - May 2024

Median Annual Salary

$60,040

$28.87 / hour

▼ -2% (Little or no change)

Salary Range

$31,821 - $103,269

10th to 90th percentile

Total Employed

342,360

workers nationally

🏛️ Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024 | Updated: Annual | Methodology

Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary by Percentile

$31,821 $103,269

10th pct Median: $60,040 90th pct

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
10th (Entry Level)	$31,821	$15.30
25th Percentile	$43,229	$20.78
50th (Median)	$60,040	$28.87
75th Percentile	$82,855	$39.83
90th (Top Earners)	$103,269	$49.65
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

#	State	Median Annual	Median Hourly
1	District of Columbia (DC)	$79,253	$38.10
2	California (CA)	$75,050	$36.08
3	Massachusetts (MA)	$73,249	$35.22
4	New York (NY)	$73,249	$35.22
5	New Jersey (NJ)	$72,048	$34.64
6	Connecticut (CT)	$70,847	$34.06
7	Maryland (MD)	$70,847	$34.06
8	Hawaii (HI)	$69,046	$33.20
9	Alaska (AK)	$67,245	$32.33
10	Washington (WA)	$67,245	$32.33
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Postal Service Mail Carriers

Postal Service Mail Carriers work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the administrative sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Requirements

Typical Entry-Level Education: High school diploma

Job Outlook for Postal Service Mail Carriers

Projected Growth

-2%

2022-2032

▼ -2% (Little or no change)

Annual Job Openings

1,619,300

projected annually

Outlook data based on BLS Employment Projections program. Growth rate is projected change in employment 2022-2032.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Postal Service Mail Carriers make?

The median annual salary for Postal Service Mail Carriers is $60,040 (BLS OEWS May 2024). Entry-level workers earn around $31,821, while the top 10% earn $103,269 or more.

What is the hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers?

Postal Service Mail Carriers earn a median hourly wage of $28.87 per hour. Working full-time (40 hrs/week, 52 weeks), this equals approximately $60,040 annually.

Is Postal Service Mail Carriers a good-paying career?

With a median salary of $60,040, Postal Service Mail Carriers earns above the U.S. median household income. Job outlook: Little or no change (-2% growth, 2022-2032).

What education do Postal Service Mail Carriers need?

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma. Requirements vary by employer and specialization - check with specific employers and BLS OOH for detailed requirements.