Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for postal service mail carriers in the United States was $60,550 ($29.11 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,390 | $20.38 |
| 25th | $48,940 | $23.53 |
| Median | $60,550 | $29.11 |
| 75th | $81,000 | $38.94 |
| 90th | $81,040 | $38.96 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 43-5052
- Total U.S. employment: 328,820
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What the data says
The mean wage of $62,540 sits 3.3% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
With approximately 328,820 postal service mail carriers employed, this is a major occupation in the labor market.
Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $57,700 | $27.74 | -4.7% | 5,840 |
| Alaska | $59,880 | $28.79 | -1.1% | 450 |
| Arizona | $62,390 | $30.00 | +3.0% | 5,300 |
| Arkansas | $59,700 | $28.70 | -1.4% | 3,030 |
| California | $62,090 | $29.85 | +2.5% | 32,320 |
| Colorado | $59,880 | $28.79 | -1.1% | 5,100 |
| Connecticut | $61,130 | $29.39 | +1.0% | 4,510 |
| Delaware | $59,880 | $28.79 | -1.1% | 1,130 |
| District of Columbia | $64,250 | $30.89 | +6.1% | 930 |
| Florida | $61,130 | $29.39 | +1.0% | 20,810 |
| Georgia | $57,700 | $27.74 | -4.7% | 10,790 |
| Hawaii | $59,880 | $28.79 | -1.1% | 1,200 |
| Idaho | $57,820 | $27.80 | -4.5% | 1,660 |
| Illinois | $62,070 | $29.84 | +2.5% | 14,730 |
| Indiana | $59,880 | $28.79 | -1.1% | 6,910 |
| Iowa | $59,880 | $28.79 | -1.1% | 3,730 |
| Kansas | $58,540 | $28.15 | -3.3% | 3,310 |
| Kentucky | $58,910 | $28.32 | -2.7% | 4,640 |
| Louisiana | $58,910 | $28.32 | -2.7% | 5,090 |
| Maine | $59,010 | $28.37 | -2.5% | 1,510 |
| Maryland | $62,070 | $29.84 | +2.5% | 6,420 |
| Massachusetts | $62,070 | $29.84 | +2.5% | 7,630 |
| Michigan | $59,880 | $28.79 | -1.1% | 11,610 |
| Minnesota | $59,990 | $28.84 | -0.9% | 5,890 |
| Mississippi | $57,470 | $27.63 | -5.1% | 3,290 |
| Missouri | $59,880 | $28.79 | -1.1% | 7,260 |
| Montana | $59,010 | $28.37 | -2.5% | 830 |
| Nebraska | $59,880 | $28.79 | -1.1% | 2,150 |
| Nevada | $62,070 | $29.84 | +2.5% | 2,530 |
| New Hampshire | $59,990 | $28.84 | -0.9% | 1,560 |
| New Jersey | $61,130 | $29.39 | +1.0% | 10,160 |
| New Mexico | $59,880 | $28.79 | -1.1% | 1,570 |
| New York | $62,070 | $29.84 | +2.5% | 20,580 |
| North Carolina | $59,990 | $28.84 | -0.9% | 11,030 |
| North Dakota | $59,010 | $28.37 | -2.5% | 800 |
| Ohio | $61,130 | $29.39 | +1.0% | 12,680 |
| Oklahoma | $59,880 | $28.79 | -1.1% | 4,130 |
| Oregon | $59,400 | $28.56 | -1.9% | 3,760 |
| Pennsylvania | $59,880 | $28.79 | -1.1% | 13,900 |
| Rhode Island | $63,610 | $30.58 | +5.1% | 1,220 |
| South Carolina | $57,700 | $27.74 | -4.7% | 5,650 |
| South Dakota | $60,760 | $29.21 | +0.3% | 850 |
| Tennessee | $58,570 | $28.16 | -3.3% | 7,310 |
| Texas | $60,550 | $29.11 | 0.0% | 26,700 |
| Utah | $59,880 | $28.79 | -1.1% | 2,460 |
| Vermont | $59,010 | $28.37 | -2.5% | 690 |
| Virginia | $62,070 | $29.84 | +2.5% | 7,900 |
| Washington | $59,990 | $28.84 | -0.9% | 6,550 |
| West Virginia | $57,700 | $27.74 | -4.7% | 1,850 |
| Wisconsin | $59,880 | $28.79 | -1.1% | 6,470 |
| Wyoming | $59,880 | $28.79 | -1.1% | 430 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for postal service mail carriers?
The median annual wage for postal service mail carriers is $60,550 ($29.11 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays postal service mail carriers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many postal service mail carriers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 328,820 postal service mail carriers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do postal service mail carriers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $29.11. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.