How much does a postal service mail carrier make in Des Moines?

$64,250a year

Median yearly pay for postal service mail carriers in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area. That is $30.89 an hour or $5,354 a month.

Hourly: $30.89
Vs. national median: +6%
Rank among cities: 10 of 381
Jobs in the area: 690

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $42,390Median: $64,250Highest 10%: $81,040

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$42,390	$20.38
25th	$52,190	$25.09
Median	$64,250	$30.89
75th	$77,380	$37.20
90th	$81,040	$38.96

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for postal service mail carriers.

Iowa City, IA	$64,890
Dubuque, IA	$62,070
Omaha, NE	$62,070
Sioux City, IA	$61,130
Ames, IA	$60,840
Cedar Rapids, IA	$60,270
Waterloo, IA	$59,880
Davenport, IA	$57,700

Postal Service Mail Carrier salary in Iowa Postal Service Mail Carrier salary in all states

Related jobs in Des Moines

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker	$71,690
Office and Administrative Support Worker	$66,710
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant	$64,990
Public Safety Telecommunicator	$64,380
Eligibility Interviewer	$63,650
Postal Service Clerk	$61,710
Postal Service Mail Sorter	$60,530
Production	$60,320
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk	$58,600
Brokerage Clerk	$57,560

Salaries for every job in Des Moines, IA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area is $30.89 ($64,250 a year).

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

Yes: $64,250 against $60,550 nationally, 6% more.

How does Des Moines compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $59,880, so Des Moines pays 7% more.

Where does Des Moines rank for postal service mail carrier pay?

10 of 381 metro areas with data.

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

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.