How much does a postal service mail carrier make in Houston?
$62,070a year
Median yearly pay for postal service mail carriers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $29.84 an hour or $5,173 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.84
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 82 of 381
- Jobs in the area
- 6,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,390Median: $62,070Highest 10%: $81,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,390 | $20.38 | |
| 25th | $48,940 | $23.53 | |
| Median | $62,070 | $29.84 | |
| 75th | $81,040 | $38.96 | |
| 90th | $81,040 | $38.96 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for postal service mail carriers.
| McAllen, TX | $64,250 |
| Victoria, TX | $64,250 |
| El Paso, TX | $62,590 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $62,070 |
| Dallas, TX | $62,070 |
| Lubbock, TX | $62,070 |
| Amarillo, TX | $61,010 |
| Austin, TX | $60,550 |
| Sherman, TX | $60,550 |
| San Antonio, TX | $59,990 |
| Brownsville, TX | $59,880 |
| Midland, TX | $59,880 |
| Tyler, TX | $59,010 |
| Killeen, TX | $58,510 |
| Beaumont, TX | $58,170 |
| Abilene, TX | $57,970 |
| Laredo, TX | $57,820 |
| Longview, TX | $57,700 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $57,700 |
| Odessa, TX | $56,660 |
| San Angelo, TX | $56,660 |
| Waco, TX | $56,300 |
| Texarkana, TX | $55,930 |
| College Station, TX | $55,490 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant | $74,850 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker | $65,990 |
| Postal Service Clerk | $64,670 |
| Brokerage Clerk | $63,510 |
| Production | $57,600 |
| Postal Service Mail Sorter | $55,350 |
| Financial Clerk | $54,680 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk | $54,090 |
| Desktop Publisher | $50,770 |
| Cargo and Freight Agent | $50,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postal service mail carrier make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $29.84 ($62,070 a year).
Do postal service mail carriers make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $62,070 against $60,550 nationally, 3% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $60,550, so Houston pays 3% more.
Where does Houston rank for postal service mail carrier pay?
82 of 381 metro areas with data.
How much does a postal service mail carrier make starting out in Houston?
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.