Occupation Salary Profile

Postal Service Mail Carriers

SOC Code: 43-5052

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.

National Median (BLS)
$60,550
▲ +5.32% Nominal +2% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
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Average Base Salary
$62,540
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
328,820
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Postal Service Mail Carriers.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $42,390
25th Percentile $48,940
National Median (50th Percentile) $60,550
75th Percentile $81,000
90th Percentile $81,040
P10: $42,390 P50 (Median): $60,550 P90: $81,040