Postmasters and Mail Superintendents Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $96,660 · Median hourly: $46.47 · Employment: 13,810
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $85,090 | $40.91 |
| 25th | $90,650 | $43.58 |
| Median | $96,660 | $46.47 |
| 75th | $102,960 | $49.50 |
| 90th | $111,740 | $53.72 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 11-9131
- Total U.S. employment: 13,810
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
A closer look
The median wage in this area is 0.0% below the national median — a difference of about $0 per year for a typical worker.
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $85,090, median pay is $96,660, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $111,740.
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 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 | $95,740 | $46.03 | -1.0% | 280 |
| Alaska | $59,340 | $28.53 | -38.6% | 170 |
| Arizona | $99,050 | $47.62 | +2.5% | 150 |
| Arkansas | $97,880 | $47.06 | +1.3% | 180 |
| California | $101,150 | $48.63 | +4.6% | 800 |
| Colorado | $93,000 | $44.71 | -3.8% | 200 |
| Connecticut | $97,880 | $47.06 | +1.3% | 160 |
| Delaware | $98,550 | $47.38 | +2.0% | 40 |
| Florida | $102,880 | $49.46 | +6.4% | 350 |
| Georgia | $97,050 | $46.66 | +0.4% | 340 |
| Hawaii | $99,070 | $47.63 | +2.5% | 60 |
| Idaho | $92,820 | $44.63 | -4.0% | 130 |
| Illinois | $94,970 | $45.66 | -1.7% | 510 |
| Indiana | $98,680 | $47.44 | +2.1% | 290 |
| Iowa | $93,160 | $44.79 | -3.6% | 260 |
| Kansas | $93,080 | $44.75 | -3.7% | 190 |
| Kentucky | $98,570 | $47.39 | +2.0% | 240 |
| Louisiana | $96,550 | $46.42 | -0.1% | 250 |
| Maine | $93,000 | $44.71 | -3.8% | 180 |
| Maryland | $94,890 | $45.62 | -1.8% | 230 |
| Massachusetts | $96,870 | $46.57 | +0.2% | 330 |
| Michigan | $97,790 | $47.02 | +1.2% | 450 |
| Minnesota | $92,410 | $44.43 | -4.4% | 320 |
| Mississippi | $95,270 | $45.81 | -1.4% | 190 |
| Missouri | $95,680 | $46.00 | -1.0% | 300 |
| Montana | $88,920 | $42.75 | -8.0% | 170 |
| Nebraska | $94,040 | $45.21 | -2.7% | 150 |
| Nevada | $89,770 | $43.16 | -7.1% | 70 |
| New Hampshire | $92,980 | $44.70 | -3.8% | 160 |
| New Jersey | $101,100 | $48.61 | +4.6% | 440 |
| New Mexico | $91,500 | $43.99 | -5.3% | 140 |
| New York | $97,640 | $46.94 | +1.0% | 830 |
| North Carolina | $96,410 | $46.35 | -0.3% | 480 |
| North Dakota | $91,040 | $43.77 | -5.8% | 90 |
| Ohio | $97,680 | $46.96 | +1.1% | 510 |
| Oklahoma | $96,080 | $46.19 | -0.6% | 240 |
| Oregon | $93,180 | $44.80 | -3.6% | 220 |
| Pennsylvania | $97,530 | $46.89 | +0.9% | 800 |
| Rhode Island | $99,900 | $48.03 | +3.4% | 40 |
| South Carolina | $98,940 | $47.57 | +2.4% | 210 |
| South Dakota | $91,540 | $44.01 | -5.3% | 100 |
| Tennessee | $99,170 | $47.68 | +2.6% | 260 |
| Texas | $97,550 | $46.90 | +0.9% | 820 |
| Utah | $98,570 | $47.39 | +2.0% | 110 |
| Vermont | $89,890 | $43.22 | -7.0% | 120 |
| Virginia | $94,790 | $45.57 | -1.9% | 370 |
| Washington | $95,430 | $45.88 | -1.3% | 280 |
| West Virginia | $96,260 | $46.28 | -0.4% | 180 |
| Wisconsin | $96,810 | $46.55 | +0.2% | 340 |
| Wyoming | $88,040 | $42.33 | -8.9% | 80 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for postmasters and mail superintendents?
The median annual wage for postmasters and mail superintendents is $96,660 ($46.47 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays postmasters and mail superintendents 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 postmasters and mail superintendents are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 13,810 postmasters and mail superintendents employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do postmasters and mail superintendents make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $46.47. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.