How much does a postal service mail carrier make in Delaware?
$59,880a year
Median yearly pay for postal service mail carriers in Delaware. That is $28.79 an hour or $4,990 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.79
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,390Median: $59,880Highest 10%: $81,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,390 | $20.38 | |
| 25th | $46,510 | $22.36 | |
| Median | $59,880 | $28.79 | |
| 75th | $81,000 | $38.94 | |
| 90th | $81,040 | $38.96 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $61,480 |
| Dover, DE | $57,580 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for postal service mail carriers.
| 20. Washington | $59,990 |
| 21. Alaska | $59,880 |
| 22. Colorado | $59,880 |
| 23. Delaware | $59,880 |
| 24. Hawaii | $59,880 |
| 25. Indiana | $59,880 |
| 26. Iowa | $59,880 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postal service mail carrier make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $28.79 ($59,880 a year).
Do postal service mail carriers make more in Delaware than the national average?
No: $59,880 against $60,550 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Delaware rank for postal service mail carrier pay?
Delaware ranks 23 of 51 states.
Which city in Delaware pays postal service mail carriers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $61,480 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.