Sort and deliver mail for the United States Postal Service (USPS). Deliver mail on established route by vehicle or on foot. Includes postal service mail carriers employed by USPS contractors.
Annual wage data for Postal Service Mail Carriers (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
336,040
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $42,390. 25th percentile: U.S. $46,030. 50th percentile: U.S. $57,490. 75th percentile: U.S. $75,300. 90th percentile: U.S. $76,880. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $42,390 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $76,880 |
| Workers on average earn | $59,880 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
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