How much does a postal service mail carrier make in Pennsylvania?
$59,880a year
Median yearly pay for postal service mail carriers in Pennsylvania. That is $28.79 an hour or $4,990 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.79
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,390Median: $59,880Highest 10%: $81,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,390 | $20.38 | |
| 25th | $51,110 | $24.57 | |
| Median | $59,880 | $28.79 | |
| 75th | $80,600 | $38.75 | |
| 90th | $81,040 | $38.96 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Scranton, PA | $62,070 |
| Erie, PA | $61,480 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $61,480 |
| Allentown, PA | $59,880 |
| Lancaster, PA | $59,880 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $59,880 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $59,400 |
| Reading, PA | $59,400 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $59,170 |
| York, PA | $58,570 |
| Williamsport, PA | $58,100 |
| State College, PA | $57,760 |
| Altoona, PA | $57,700 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $57,700 |
| Johnstown, PA | $57,700 |
| Lebanon, PA | $57,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for postal service mail carriers.
| 29. Nebraska | $59,880 |
| 30. New Mexico | $59,880 |
| 31. Oklahoma | $59,880 |
| 32. Pennsylvania | $59,880 |
| 33. Utah | $59,880 |
| 34. Wisconsin | $59,880 |
| 35. Wyoming | $59,880 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postal service mail carrier make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $28.79 ($59,880 a year).
Do postal service mail carriers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $59,880 against $60,550 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for postal service mail carrier pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 32 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays postal service mail carriers the most?
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA, 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.