How much does a postal service mail carrier make in Iowa?
$59,880a year
Median yearly pay for postal service mail carriers in Iowa. That is $28.79 an hour or $4,990 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.79
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,390Median: $59,880Highest 10%: $81,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,390 | $20.38 | |
| 25th | $48,940 | $23.53 | |
| Median | $59,880 | $28.79 | |
| 75th | $75,440 | $36.27 | |
| 90th | $81,040 | $38.96 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Iowa City, IA | $64,890 |
| Des Moines, IA | $64,250 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for postal service mail carriers.
| 23. Delaware | $59,880 |
| 24. Hawaii | $59,880 |
| 25. Indiana | $59,880 |
| 26. Iowa | $59,880 |
| 27. Michigan | $59,880 |
| 28. Missouri | $59,880 |
| 29. Nebraska | $59,880 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postal service mail carrier make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $28.79 ($59,880 a year).
Do postal service mail carriers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $59,880 against $60,550 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Iowa rank for postal service mail carrier pay?
Iowa ranks 26 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays postal service mail carriers the most?
Iowa City, IA, with a median of $64,890 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.