How much does a postal service mail carrier make in Texas?
$60,550a year
Median yearly pay for postal service mail carriers in Texas. That is $29.11 an hour or $5,046 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.11
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 26,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,390Median: $60,550Highest 10%: $81,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,390 | $20.38 | |
| 25th | $44,160 | $21.23 | |
| Median | $60,550 | $29.11 | |
| 75th | $80,500 | $38.70 | |
| 90th | $81,040 | $38.96 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| McAllen, TX | $64,250 |
| Victoria, TX | $64,250 |
| El Paso, TX | $62,590 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $62,070 |
| Dallas, TX | $62,070 |
| Houston, TX | $62,070 |
| Lubbock, TX | $62,070 |
| Amarillo, TX | $61,010 |
| Austin, TX | $60,550 |
| Sherman, TX | $60,550 |
| San Antonio, TX | $59,990 |
| Brownsville, TX | $59,880 |
| Midland, TX | $59,880 |
| Tyler, TX | $59,010 |
| Killeen, TX | $58,510 |
| Beaumont, TX | $58,170 |
| Abilene, TX | $57,970 |
| Laredo, TX | $57,820 |
| Longview, TX | $57,700 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $57,700 |
| Odessa, TX | $56,660 |
| San Angelo, TX | $56,660 |
| Waco, TX | $56,300 |
| Texarkana, TX | $55,930 |
| College Station, TX | $55,490 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for postal service mail carriers.
| 13. New Jersey | $61,130 |
| 14. Ohio | $61,130 |
| 15. South Dakota | $60,760 |
| 16. Texas | $60,550 |
| 17. Minnesota | $59,990 |
| 18. New Hampshire | $59,990 |
| 19. North Carolina | $59,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postal service mail carrier make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $29.11 ($60,550 a year).
Do postal service mail carriers make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $60,550 against $60,550 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Texas rank for postal service mail carrier pay?
Texas ranks 16 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays postal service mail carriers the most?
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX, 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.