SOC 43-5052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Postal Service Mail Carriers — Toledo
Toledo, OH · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $64,250 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $60,550.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $64,250 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $60,550. Half of workers earn between $53,310 and $81,040. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $44,160 and the ninetieth at $81,040.
The area has 730 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 2.5 of every thousand jobs. Youngstown leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $62,590. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 178th of 472 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,160 | −27.1% |
| 25th | $53,310 | −12.0% |
| Median (50th) | $64,250 | +6.1% |
| 75th | $81,040 | +33.8% |
| 90th | $81,040 | +33.8% |
| Mean | $64,580 | +6.7% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Youngstown | $62,590 | 560 | |
| 2 | Cincinnati | $62,070 | 2,140 | |
| 3 | Columbus | $62,070 | 1,920 | |
| 4 | Dayton | $62,070 | 910 | |
| 5 | Springfield | $61,530 | 150 | |
| 6 | Canton | $61,130 | 490 | |
| 7 | Mansfield | $61,070 | 160 | |
| 8 | Cleveland | $60,260 | 2,530 | |
| 9 | Akron | $59,880 | 710 | |
| 10 | Sandusky | $58,910 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Toledo run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $64,250 goes as far as $69,235 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 14.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$64,250as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$69,235US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,250 a year, 6.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,160 to $81,040 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 730 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Youngstown, at $62,590.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Toledo, OH?
The median annual wage is $64,250, or $30.89 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 Toledo, OH is 6.1% higher. 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 Toledo, OH 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 $44,160 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 Youngstown, at $62,590 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 730 jobs in this occupation in Toledo, OH. 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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