How much does a postal service mail carrier make in Columbus?
$62,070a year
Median yearly pay for postal service mail carriers in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $29.84 an hour or $5,173 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.84
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 70 of 381
- Jobs in the area
- 1,920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,390Median: $62,070Highest 10%: $81,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,390 | $20.38 | |
| 25th | $52,520 | $25.25 | |
| Median | $62,070 | $29.84 | |
| 75th | $78,460 | $37.72 | |
| 90th | $81,040 | $38.96 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for postal service mail carriers.
| Toledo, OH | $64,250 |
| Youngstown, OH | $62,590 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $62,070 |
| Dayton, OH | $62,070 |
| Springfield, OH | $61,530 |
| Canton, OH | $61,130 |
| Mansfield, OH | $61,070 |
| Cleveland, OH | $60,260 |
| Akron, OH | $59,880 |
| Wheeling, WV | $59,160 |
| Sandusky, OH | $58,910 |
| Weirton, WV | $58,910 |
| Lima, OH | $57,700 |
| Huntington, WV | $57,250 |
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Salaries for every job in Columbus, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a postal service mail carrier make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $29.84 ($62,070 a year).
Do postal service mail carriers make more in Columbus than the national average?
Yes: $62,070 against $60,550 nationally, 3% more.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $61,130, so Columbus pays 2% more.
Where does Columbus rank for postal service mail carrier pay?
70 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.