How much does a postmaster and mail superintendent make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $46.47 an hour or $8,055 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.47
- Average (mean)
- $97,360
- Jobs
- 13,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $85,090 | $40.91 | |
| 25th | $90,650 | $43.58 | |
| Median | $96,660 | $46.47 | |
| 75th | $103,000 | $49.50 | |
| 90th | $111,700 | $53.72 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Florida | $102,900 |
| California | $101,200 |
| New Jersey | $101,100 |
| Rhode Island | $99,900 |
| Tennessee | $99,170 |
| Hawaii | $99,070 |
| Arizona | $99,050 |
| South Carolina | $98,940 |
| Indiana | $98,680 |
| Kentucky | $98,570 |
| Utah | $98,570 |
| Delaware | $98,550 |
| Arkansas | $97,880 |
| Connecticut | $97,880 |
| Michigan | $97,790 |
| Ohio | $97,680 |
| New York | $97,640 |
| Texas | $97,550 |
| Pennsylvania | $97,530 |
| Georgia | $97,050 |
| Massachusetts | $96,870 |
| Wisconsin | $96,810 |
| Louisiana | $96,550 |
| North Carolina | $96,410 |
| West Virginia | $96,260 |
| Oklahoma | $96,080 |
| Alabama | $95,740 |
| Missouri | $95,680 |
| Washington | $95,430 |
| Mississippi | $95,270 |
| Illinois | $94,970 |
| Maryland | $94,890 |
| Virginia | $94,790 |
| Nebraska | $94,040 |
| Oregon | $93,180 |
| Iowa | $93,160 |
| Kansas | $93,080 |
| Colorado | $93,000 |
| Maine | $93,000 |
| New Hampshire | $92,980 |
| Idaho | $92,820 |
| Minnesota | $92,410 |
| South Dakota | $91,540 |
| New Mexico | $91,500 |
| North Dakota | $91,040 |
| Vermont | $89,890 |
| Nevada | $89,770 |
| Montana | $88,920 |
| Wyoming | $88,040 |
| Alaska | $59,340 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Los Angeles, CA | $113,400 |
| Tampa, FL | $111,200 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $110,300 |
| San Diego, CA | $106,300 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $104,200 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $103,100 |
| Seattle, WA | $103,000 |
| Orlando, FL | $103,000 |
| San Antonio, TX | $103,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | $102,900 |
| Nashville, TN | $102,800 |
| Detroit, MI | $102,700 |
| Buffalo, NY | $102,600 |
| Dallas, TX | $102,600 |
| Riverside, CA | $101,800 |
In other countries
Postmaster and Mail Superintendent belongs to the international group "Business services and administration managers not elsewhere classified".
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a postmaster and mail superintendent make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $46.47 ($96,660 a year).
How much does a postmaster and mail superintendent make a month?
About $8,055 a month before tax, based on a median of $96,660 a year.
How much does a postmaster and mail superintendent make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $85,090 or less a year ($40.91 an hour); the top 10% make $111,700 or more.
Which state pays postmaster and mail superintendents the most?
Florida, with a median of $102,900 a year, followed by California ($101,200) and New Jersey ($101,100).
Which city pays postmaster and mail superintendents the most?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, with a median of $113,400 a year.
How many postmaster and mail superintendents are there in the United States?
About 13,810 people work as postmaster and mail superintendents.
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.