SOC 11-9131 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents — San Francisco
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Postmasters and Mail Superintendents in San Francisco, CA is $102,920 per year, close to the national median of $96,660 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Postmasters and Mail Superintendents in San Francisco, CA is $102,920 per year, close to the national median of $96,660 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $91,500 at the tenth percentile to more than $121,780 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $98,340 to $111,780.
The area has 80 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.0 of every thousand jobs. Los Angeles leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $113,430. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 235th of 688 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $91,500 | −5.3% |
| 25th | $98,340 | +1.7% |
| Median (50th) | $102,920 | +6.5% |
| 75th | $111,780 | +15.6% |
| 90th | $121,780 | +26.0% |
| Mean | $105,980 | +9.6% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles | $113,430 | 120 | |
| 2 | San Diego | $106,320 | 40 | |
| 3 | Riverside | $101,760 | 80 | |
| 4 | Fresno | $100,450 | 30 | |
| 5 | Sacramento | $99,050 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in San Francisco run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $102,920 buys what $92,972 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 3.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$102,920as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$92,972US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $102,920 a year, 6.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $91,500 to $121,780 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Los Angeles, at $113,430.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Postmasters and Mail Superintendents in San Francisco, CA?
The median annual wage is $102,920, or $49.48 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 San Francisco, CA is 6.5% 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 San Francisco, CA earns more than $121,780 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $91,500 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 Los Angeles, at $113,430 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in San Francisco, CA. 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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