How much does a postal service mail carrier make in California?
$62,090a year
Median yearly pay for postal service mail carriers in California. That is $29.85 an hour or $5,174 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.85
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 32,320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,120Median: $62,090Highest 10%: $81,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,120 | $20.73 | |
| 25th | $51,130 | $24.58 | |
| Median | $62,090 | $29.85 | |
| 75th | $81,040 | $38.96 | |
| 90th | $81,040 | $38.96 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Napa, CA | $67,140 |
| Oxnard, CA | $66,440 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $64,250 |
| Merced, CA | $64,250 |
| Sacramento, CA | $64,250 |
| Salinas, CA | $64,250 |
| San Francisco, CA | $64,250 |
| Stockton, CA | $63,610 |
| San Diego, CA | $63,380 |
| Modesto, CA | $62,090 |
| Yuba City, CA | $62,080 |
| Fresno, CA | $62,070 |
| Riverside, CA | $62,070 |
| San Jose, CA | $62,070 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $62,070 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $61,130 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $59,880 |
| Vallejo, CA | $59,010 |
| Chico, CA | $57,910 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $57,820 |
| Redding, CA | $57,700 |
| Visalia, CA | $57,030 |
| Hanford, CA | $56,750 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $56,660 |
| El Centro, CA | $55,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for postal service mail carriers.
| 1. District of Columbia | $64,250 |
| 2. Rhode Island | $63,610 |
| 3. Arizona | $62,390 |
| 4. California | $62,090 |
| 5. Illinois | $62,070 |
| 6. Maryland | $62,070 |
| 7. Massachusetts | $62,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postal service mail carrier make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $29.85 ($62,090 a year).
Do postal service mail carriers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $62,090 against $60,550 nationally, 3% more.
Where does California rank for postal service mail carrier pay?
California ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays postal service mail carriers the most?
Napa, CA, with a median of $67,140 a year.
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.