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How much does a postal service mail carrier make in Columbus?

$54,430a year

Median yearly pay for postal service mail carriers in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area. That is $26.17 an hour or $4,536 a month.

Hourly
$26.17
Vs. national median
-10%
Rank among cities
374 of 381
Jobs in the area
350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,390Median: $54,430Highest 10%: $81,040
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$42,390$20.38
25th$42,390$20.38
Median$54,430$26.17
75th$68,370$32.87
90th$81,040$38.96

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for postal service mail carriers.

Gainesville, GA$60,550
Savannah, GA$59,880
Atlanta, GA$59,400
Rome, GA$57,700
Brunswick, GA$57,060
Athens, GA$56,660
Albany, GA$55,930
Augusta, GA$55,930
Chattanooga, TN$55,930
Valdosta, GA$55,930
Warner Robins, GA$55,930
Macon, GA$55,490
Dalton, GA$55,450
Hinesville, GA$52,180
Postal Service Mail Carrier salary in Georgia Postal Service Mail Carrier salary in all states

Related jobs in Columbus

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$63,000
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$59,290
Postal Service Clerk$59,190
Information and Record Clerk$58,120
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$54,580
Procurement Clerk$54,020
Human Resources Assistant$49,110
Production$47,690
Office and Administrative Support Worker$44,210
Dispatcher$42,980
Salaries for every job in Columbus, GA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a postal service mail carrier make an hour in Columbus?

The median hourly pay in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area is $26.17 ($54,430 a year).

Do postal service mail carriers make more in Columbus than the national average?

No: $54,430 against $60,550 nationally, 10% less.

How does Columbus compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $57,700, so Columbus pays 6% less.

Where does Columbus rank for postal service mail carrier pay?

374 of 381 metro areas with data.

How much does a postal service mail carrier make starting out in Columbus?

The lowest-paid 10% make $42,390 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.