How much does a postal service mail carrier make in New York?
$62,070a year
Median yearly pay for postal service mail carriers in New York. That is $29.84 an hour or $5,173 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.84
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 20,580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,120Median: $62,070Highest 10%: $81,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,120 | $20.73 | |
| 25th | $51,130 | $24.58 | |
| Median | $62,070 | $29.84 | |
| 75th | $81,040 | $38.96 | |
| 90th | $81,040 | $38.96 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Buffalo, NY | $63,380 |
| Kingston, NY | $63,380 |
| Albany, NY | $62,070 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $62,070 |
| New York, NY | $62,070 |
| Rochester, NY | $62,070 |
| Syracuse, NY | $62,070 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $61,780 |
| Watertown, NY | $61,610 |
| Ithaca, NY | $61,540 |
| Binghamton, NY | $59,880 |
| Utica, NY | $59,880 |
| Elmira, NY | $57,470 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for postal service mail carriers.
| 6. Maryland | $62,070 |
| 7. Massachusetts | $62,070 |
| 8. Nevada | $62,070 |
| 9. New York | $62,070 |
| 10. Virginia | $62,070 |
| 11. Connecticut | $61,130 |
| 12. Florida | $61,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postal service mail carrier make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $29.84 ($62,070 a year).
Do postal service mail carriers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $62,070 against $60,550 nationally, 3% more.
Where does New York rank for postal service mail carrier pay?
New York ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays postal service mail carriers the most?
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY, with a median of $63,380 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.