SOC 11-9131 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents — Nevada
Nevada
At $89,770, median pay for Postmasters and Mail Superintendents in Nevada tracks the national median of $96,660 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $89,770, median pay for Postmasters and Mail Superintendents in Nevada tracks the national median of $96,660 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $51,900 and $101,150. The lowest tenth earn under $50,270, while the highest tenth earn more than $116,600.
The area has 70 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.49 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 50 states with published data for this occupation, Nevada ranks 47th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 135th of 669 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,270 | −48.0% |
| 25th | $51,900 | −46.3% |
| Median (50th) | $89,770 | −7.1% |
| 75th | $101,150 | +4.6% |
| 90th | $116,600 | +20.6% |
| Mean | $83,880 | −13.2% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Nevada sit close to the national average, so $89,770 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$89,770as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$89,770US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $89,770 a year, 7.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,270 to $116,600 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 47th of 50 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Postmasters and Mail Superintendents in Nevada?
The median annual wage is $89,770, or $43.16 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 $96,660, so pay in Nevada is 7.1% 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 Nevada earns more than $116,600 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,270 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in Nevada. 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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