How much does a postal service mail carrier make in Rhode Island?
$63,610a year
Median yearly pay for postal service mail carriers in Rhode Island. That is $30.58 an hour or $5,301 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.58
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,120Median: $63,610Highest 10%: $81,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,120 | $20.73 | |
| 25th | $51,130 | $24.58 | |
| Median | $63,610 | $30.58 | |
| 75th | $81,040 | $38.96 | |
| 90th | $81,040 | $38.96 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $64,250 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for postal service mail carriers.
| 1. District of Columbia | $64,250 |
| 2. Rhode Island | $63,610 |
| 3. Arizona | $62,390 |
| 4. California | $62,090 |
| 5. Illinois | $62,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postal service mail carrier make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $30.58 ($63,610 a year).
Do postal service mail carriers make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $63,610 against $60,550 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for postal service mail carrier pay?
Rhode Island ranks 2 of 51 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays postal service mail carriers the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $64,250 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.