SOC 43-5052 · May 2025 · United States
Postal Service Mail Carriers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers across the United States is $60,550 per year, measured over 328,820 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $64,250.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Postal Service Mail Carriers
Pay for this occupation varies by 11.8% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $64,250 and Mississippi pays $57,470.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $64,250 | 930 | |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $63,610 | 1,220 | |
| 3 | Arizona | $62,390 | 5,300 | |
| 4 | California | $62,090 | 32,320 | |
| 5 | Illinois | $62,070 | 14,730 | |
| 6 | Maryland | $62,070 | 6,420 | |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $62,070 | 7,630 | |
| 8 | Nevada | $62,070 | 2,530 | |
| 9 | New York | $62,070 | 20,580 | |
| 10 | Virginia | $62,070 | 7,900 |
States with the most Postal Service Mail Carriers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 32,320 | $62,090 | |
| 2 | Texas | 26,700 | $60,550 | |
| 3 | Florida | 20,810 | $61,130 | |
| 4 | New York | 20,580 | $62,070 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 14,730 | $62,070 | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 13,900 | $59,880 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 12,680 | $61,130 | |
| 8 | Michigan | 11,610 | $59,880 | |
| 9 | North Carolina | 11,030 | $59,990 | |
| 10 | Georgia | 10,790 | $57,700 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lawrence | $70,530 | 100 |
| 2 | Bay City | $68,640 | 120 |
| 3 | Enid | $68,640 | 60 |
| 4 | Bozeman | $68,060 | 60 |
| 5 | Napa | $67,140 | 130 |
| 6 | Oxnard | $66,440 | 670 |
| 7 | Iowa City | $64,890 | 150 |
| 8 | Naples | $64,460 | 400 |
| 9 | Bloomington | $64,250 | 190 |
| 10 | Des Moines | $64,250 | 690 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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