Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $56,330 -2% vs national
Median hourly $27.08
10th percentile $46,030
90th percentile $75,300
Employed locally 720
National median $57,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,030
    25th
    $48,090
    50th (median)
    $56,330
    75th
    $75,300
    90th
    $75,300

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Carriers salary vs area income 79% Median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary is 21% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Postal Service Mail Carriers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Victoria, TX $65,490
    Fargo, ND-MN $64,540
    Lincoln, NE $64,540
    Napa, CA $64,540
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $64,540
    Lawrence, KS $64,500

    Nearby metros — Postal Service Mail Carriers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Toledo, OH $60,440
    Mansfield, OH $60,440
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $58,390
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $58,390
    Columbus, OH $58,390
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $58,390

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $43,260
    Office Clerks, General $43,170
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,500
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,590
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $39,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Postal Service Mail Carriers make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Akron, OH is $27.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.96 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Postal Service Mail Carriers salaries?

    The median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary in Akron, OH is 2% below the national median of $57,490. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Akron?

    Entry-level Postal Service Mail Carriers (10th percentile) earn around $46,030 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,090.