How much does a postal service mail carrier make in Richmond?
$61,130a year
Median yearly pay for postal service mail carriers in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $29.39 an hour or $5,094 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.39
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 130 of 381
- Jobs in the area
- 1,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,390Median: $61,130Highest 10%: $81,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,390 | $20.38 | |
| 25th | $48,940 | $23.53 | |
| Median | $61,130 | $29.39 | |
| 75th | $78,270 | $37.63 | |
| 90th | $81,040 | $38.96 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for postal service mail carriers.
| Washington, DC | $64,250 |
| Winchester, VA | $63,380 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $62,390 |
| Roanoke, VA | $61,240 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $60,550 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $60,550 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $60,550 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $59,700 |
| Kingsport, TN | $59,010 |
| Staunton, VA | $58,710 |
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How much does a postal service mail carrier make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $29.39 ($61,130 a year).
Do postal service mail carriers make more in Richmond than the national average?
Yes: $61,130 against $60,550 nationally, 1% more.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $62,070, so Richmond pays 2% less.
Where does Richmond rank for postal service mail carrier pay?
130 of 381 metro areas with data.
How much does a postal service mail carrier make starting out in Richmond?
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.