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How much does a postal service mail carrier make in Providence?

$64,250a year

Median yearly pay for postal service mail carriers in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $30.89 an hour or $5,354 a month.

Hourly
$30.89
Vs. national median
+6%
Rank among cities
17 of 381
Jobs in the area
1,830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,120Median: $64,250Highest 10%: $81,040
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$43,120$20.73
25th$51,130$24.58
Median$64,250$30.89
75th$81,040$38.96
90th$81,040$38.96

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Median yearly pay for postal service mail carriers.

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Related jobs in Providence

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$76,450
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$74,470
Eligibility Interviewer$64,560
Postal Service Clerk$62,610
Brokerage Clerk$62,400
Production$61,890
Cargo and Freight Agent$60,260
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$60,230
Court$59,920
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$59,720
Salaries for every job in Providence, RI

Frequently asked questions

How much does a postal service mail carrier make an hour in Providence?

The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $30.89 ($64,250 a year).

Do postal service mail carriers make more in Providence than the national average?

Yes: $64,250 against $60,550 nationally, 6% more.

How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?

The median in Rhode Island is $63,610, so Providence pays 1% more.

Where does Providence rank for postal service mail carrier pay?

17 of 381 metro areas with data.

How much does a postal service mail carrier make starting out in Providence?

The lowest-paid 10% make $43,120 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.