SOC 43-5052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Postal Service Mail Carriers — Sumter
Sumter, SC · 7 metro areas compared
The median wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Sumter, SC is $52,520 per year, 13.3% below the national median of $60,550.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Sumter, SC is $52,520 per year, 13.3% below the national median of $60,550. Half of workers earn between $42,390 and $79,980. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $42,390 and the ninetieth at $81,040.
Employment stands at 140, or 4.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Hilton Head Island records the highest median at $60,880. Of the 166 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 70th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,390 | −30.0% |
| 25th | $42,390 | −30.0% |
| Median (50th) | $52,520 | −13.3% |
| 75th | $79,980 | +32.1% |
| 90th | $81,040 | +33.8% |
| Mean | $57,670 | −4.8% |
Other metro areas in South Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hilton Head Island | $60,880 | 180 | |
| 2 | Charleston | $59,880 | 730 | |
| 3 | Greenville | $59,880 | 960 | |
| 4 | Spartanburg | $59,010 | 370 | |
| 5 | Florence | $57,470 | 240 | |
| 6 | Columbia | $55,610 | 980 | |
| 7 | Myrtle Beach | $54,060 | 460 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Sumter run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $52,520 goes as far as $56,051 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 7.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$52,520as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$56,051US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $52,520 a year, 13.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $42,390 to $81,040 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 140 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Hilton Head Island, at $60,880.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Sumter, SC?
The median annual wage is $52,520, or $25.25 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $60,550, so pay in Sumter, SC is 13.3% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Sumter, SC earns more than $81,040 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $42,390 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Hilton Head Island, at $60,880 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 140 jobs in this occupation in Sumter, SC. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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