How much does a postal service mail carrier make in Missouri?
$59,880a year
Median yearly pay for postal service mail carriers in Missouri. That is $28.79 an hour or $4,990 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.79
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,260
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 | $78,270 | $37.63 | |
| 90th | $81,040 | $38.96 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $62,330 |
| Joplin, MO | $62,090 |
| Columbia, MO | $62,070 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $62,070 |
| St. Louis, MO | $62,070 |
| Kansas City, MO | $61,010 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $59,880 |
| Springfield, MO | $58,710 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for postal service mail carriers.
| 25. Indiana | $59,880 |
| 26. Iowa | $59,880 |
| 27. Michigan | $59,880 |
| 28. Missouri | $59,880 |
| 29. Nebraska | $59,880 |
| 30. New Mexico | $59,880 |
| 31. Oklahoma | $59,880 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postal service mail carrier make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $28.79 ($59,880 a year).
Do postal service mail carriers make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $59,880 against $60,550 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Missouri rank for postal service mail carrier pay?
Missouri ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri pays postal service mail carriers the most?
Cape Girardeau, MO-IL, with a median of $62,330 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.