How much does a postal service mail carrier make in North Carolina?
$59,990a year
Median yearly pay for postal service mail carriers in North Carolina. That is $28.84 an hour or $4,999 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.84
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,390Median: $59,990Highest 10%: $82,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,390 | $20.38 | |
| 25th | $43,120 | $20.73 | |
| Median | $59,990 | $28.84 | |
| 75th | $81,000 | $38.94 | |
| 90th | $82,370 | $39.60 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Durham, NC | $62,960 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $62,090 |
| Greensboro, NC | $62,080 |
| Asheville, NC | $62,070 |
| Raleigh, NC | $62,070 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $62,070 |
| Burlington, NC | $61,010 |
| Charlotte, NC | $61,010 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $60,550 |
| Greenville, NC | $59,400 |
| Hickory, NC | $58,960 |
| Wilmington, NC | $57,700 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $57,470 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $56,660 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $55,710 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $55,020 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for postal service mail carriers.
| 16. Texas | $60,550 |
| 17. Minnesota | $59,990 |
| 18. New Hampshire | $59,990 |
| 19. North Carolina | $59,990 |
| 20. Washington | $59,990 |
| 21. Alaska | $59,880 |
| 22. Colorado | $59,880 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postal service mail carrier make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $28.84 ($59,990 a year).
Do postal service mail carriers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $59,990 against $60,550 nationally, 1% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for postal service mail carrier pay?
North Carolina ranks 19 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays postal service mail carriers the most?
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, with a median of $62,960 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.