How much does a postal service mail carrier make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $29.11 an hour or $5,046 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.11
- Average (mean)
- $62,540
- Jobs
- 328,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,390 | $20.38 | |
| 25th | $48,940 | $23.53 | |
| Median | $60,550 | $29.11 | |
| 75th | $81,000 | $38.94 | |
| 90th | $81,040 | $38.96 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| District of Columbia | $64,250 |
| Rhode Island | $63,610 |
| Arizona | $62,390 |
| California | $62,090 |
| Illinois | $62,070 |
| Maryland | $62,070 |
| Massachusetts | $62,070 |
| Nevada | $62,070 |
| New York | $62,070 |
| Virginia | $62,070 |
| Connecticut | $61,130 |
| Florida | $61,130 |
| New Jersey | $61,130 |
| Ohio | $61,130 |
| South Dakota | $60,760 |
| Texas | $60,550 |
| Minnesota | $59,990 |
| New Hampshire | $59,990 |
| North Carolina | $59,990 |
| Washington | $59,990 |
| Alaska | $59,880 |
| Colorado | $59,880 |
| Delaware | $59,880 |
| Hawaii | $59,880 |
| Indiana | $59,880 |
| Iowa | $59,880 |
| Michigan | $59,880 |
| Missouri | $59,880 |
| Nebraska | $59,880 |
| New Mexico | $59,880 |
| Oklahoma | $59,880 |
| Pennsylvania | $59,880 |
| Utah | $59,880 |
| Wisconsin | $59,880 |
| Wyoming | $59,880 |
| Arkansas | $59,700 |
| Oregon | $59,400 |
| Maine | $59,010 |
| Montana | $59,010 |
| North Dakota | $59,010 |
| Vermont | $59,010 |
| Kentucky | $58,910 |
| Louisiana | $58,910 |
| Tennessee | $58,570 |
| Kansas | $58,540 |
| Idaho | $57,820 |
| Alabama | $57,700 |
| Georgia | $57,700 |
| South Carolina | $57,700 |
| West Virginia | $57,700 |
| Mississippi | $57,470 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lawrence, KS | $70,530 |
| Bay City, MI | $68,640 |
| Enid, OK | $68,640 |
| Bozeman, MT | $68,060 |
| Napa, CA | $67,140 |
| Oxnard, CA | $66,440 |
| Iowa City, IA | $64,890 |
| Naples, FL | $64,460 |
| Bloomington, IN | $64,250 |
| Des Moines, IA | $64,250 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $64,250 |
| McAllen, TX | $64,250 |
| Merced, CA | $64,250 |
| Missoula, MT | $64,250 |
| New Orleans, LA | $64,250 |
In other countries
Postal Service Mail Carrier belongs to the international group "Mail carriers and sorting clerks".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Cargo and Freight Agent$52,260
- Courier and Messenger$39,200
- Public Safety Telecommunicator$53,040
- Dispatcher$50,340
- Meter Reader$48,150
- Postal Service Clerk$62,130
- Postal Service Mail Sorter$58,470
- Production$59,650
- Shipping$45,260
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postal service mail carrier make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $29.11 ($60,550 a year).
How much does a postal service mail carrier make a month?
About $5,046 a month before tax, based on a median of $60,550 a year.
How much does a postal service mail carrier make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,390 or less a year ($20.38 an hour); the top 10% make $81,040 or more.
Which state pays postal service mail carriers the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $64,250 a year, followed by Rhode Island ($63,610) and Arizona ($62,390).
Which city pays postal service mail carriers the most?
Lawrence, KS, with a median of $70,530 a year.
How many postal service mail carriers are there in the United States?
About 328,820 people work as postal service mail carriers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.