How much does a postal service mail carrier make in Albuquerque?
$62,340a year
Median yearly pay for postal service mail carriers in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $29.97 an hour or $5,195 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.97
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 46 of 381
- Jobs in the area
- 790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,120Median: $62,340Highest 10%: $81,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,120 | $20.73 | |
| 25th | $53,310 | $25.63 | |
| Median | $62,340 | $29.97 | |
| 75th | $81,040 | $38.96 | |
| 90th | $81,040 | $38.96 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for postal service mail carriers.
| Santa Fe, NM | $60,550 |
| Farmington, NM | $57,700 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $55,930 |
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Salaries for every job in Albuquerque, NMFrequently asked questions
How much does a postal service mail carrier make an hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $29.97 ($62,340 a year).
Do postal service mail carriers make more in Albuquerque than the national average?
Yes: $62,340 against $60,550 nationally, 3% more.
How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $59,880, so Albuquerque pays 4% more.
Where does Albuquerque rank for postal service mail carrier pay?
46 of 381 metro areas with data.
How much does a postal service mail carrier make starting out in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,040 or more.
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.