How much does a postal service mail carrier make in Virginia?
$62,070a year
Median yearly pay for postal service mail carriers in Virginia. That is $29.84 an hour or $5,173 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.84
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,390Median: $62,070Highest 10%: $81,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,390 | $20.38 | |
| 25th | $48,940 | $23.53 | |
| Median | $62,070 | $29.84 | |
| 75th | $79,580 | $38.26 | |
| 90th | $81,040 | $38.96 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $64,250 |
| Winchester, VA | $63,380 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $62,390 |
| Roanoke, VA | $61,240 |
| Richmond, VA | $61,130 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for postal service mail carriers.
| 7. Massachusetts | $62,070 |
| 8. Nevada | $62,070 |
| 9. New York | $62,070 |
| 10. Virginia | $62,070 |
| 11. Connecticut | $61,130 |
| 12. Florida | $61,130 |
| 13. New Jersey | $61,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postal service mail carrier make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $29.84 ($62,070 a year).
Do postal service mail carriers make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $62,070 against $60,550 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Virginia rank for postal service mail carrier pay?
Virginia ranks 10 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays postal service mail carriers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, 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.