How much does a postal service mail carrier make in Portland?
$59,880a year
Median yearly pay for postal service mail carriers in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $28.79 an hour or $4,990 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.79
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 203 of 381
- Jobs in the area
- 640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,390Median: $59,880Highest 10%: $81,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,390 | $20.38 | |
| 25th | $52,520 | $25.25 | |
| Median | $59,880 | $28.79 | |
| 75th | $77,940 | $37.47 | |
| 90th | $81,040 | $38.96 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for postal service mail carriers.
| Bangor, ME | $57,700 |
| Lewiston, ME | $57,470 |
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Salaries for every job in Portland, MEFrequently asked questions
How much does a postal service mail carrier make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $28.79 ($59,880 a year).
Do postal service mail carriers make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $59,880 against $60,550 nationally, 1% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $59,010, so Portland pays 1% more.
Where does Portland rank for postal service mail carrier pay?
203 of 381 metro areas with data.
How much does a postal service mail carrier make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,040 or more.
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.