How much does a postal service mail carrier make in New Jersey?
$61,130a year
Median yearly pay for postal service mail carriers in New Jersey. That is $29.39 an hour or $5,094 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.39
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,120Median: $61,130Highest 10%: $81,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,120 | $20.73 | |
| 25th | $51,130 | $24.58 | |
| Median | $61,130 | $29.39 | |
| 75th | $81,040 | $38.96 | |
| 90th | $81,040 | $38.96 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $62,070 |
| Trenton, NJ | $62,070 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $61,480 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $60,270 |
| Allentown, PA | $59,880 |
| Vineland, NJ | $58,510 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for postal service mail carriers.
| 10. Virginia | $62,070 |
| 11. Connecticut | $61,130 |
| 12. Florida | $61,130 |
| 13. New Jersey | $61,130 |
| 14. Ohio | $61,130 |
| 15. South Dakota | $60,760 |
| 16. Texas | $60,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postal service mail carrier make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $29.39 ($61,130 a year).
Do postal service mail carriers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $61,130 against $60,550 nationally, 1% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for postal service mail carrier pay?
New Jersey ranks 13 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays postal service mail carriers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $62,070 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.