SOC 43-5052 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Postal Service Mail Carriers is $57,491 per year ($27.64/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $46,030 and $75,296 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $76,877 per year. There are approximately 336,040 postal service mail carriers employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $20.38 | $42,390 |
| P25 | $22.13 | $46,030 |
| P50MEDIAN | $27.64 | $57,491 |
| P75 | $36.20 | $75,296 |
| P90 | $36.96 | $76,877 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Postal Service Mail Carriers is $57,491 per year ($27.64/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $46,030 and $75,296 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Postal Service Mail Carriers is $76,877 per year ($36.96/hr). The 75th percentile is $75,296 per year.
Entry-level Postal Service Mail Carriers (10th percentile) earn approximately $42,390 per year ($20.38/hr). The 25th percentile is $46,030 per year.
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