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

$62,070a year

Median yearly pay for postal service mail carriers in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area. That is $29.84 an hour or $5,173 a month.

Hourly: $29.84
Vs. national median: +3%
Rank among cities: 103 of 381
Jobs in the area: 710

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $42,390Median: $62,070Highest 10%: $81,040

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$42,390	$20.38
25th	$51,110	$24.57
Median	$62,070	$29.84
75th	$81,040	$38.96
90th	$81,040	$38.96

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for postal service mail carriers.

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

Postal Service Mail Carrier salary in Pennsylvania Postal Service Mail Carrier salary in all states

Related jobs in Scranton

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant	$64,350
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker	$62,400
Postal Service Clerk	$60,250
Postal Service Mail Sorter	$59,490
Eligibility Interviewer	$59,010
Production	$55,440
Information and Record Clerk	$54,950
Procurement Clerk	$50,500
Cargo and Freight Agent	$49,310
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk	$49,060

Salaries for every job in Scranton, PA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area is $29.84 ($62,070 a year).

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

Yes: $62,070 against $60,550 nationally, 3% more.

How does Scranton compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $59,880, so Scranton pays 4% more.

Where does Scranton rank for postal service mail carrier pay?

103 of 381 metro areas with data.

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

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.