Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in Amarillo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amarillo, TX

Median annual salary $57,820 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.80
10th percentile $41,250
90th percentile $76,150
Employed locally 320
National median $57,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,250
    25th
    $42,390
    50th (median)
    $57,820
    75th
    $75,300
    90th
    $76,150

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Carriers salary vs area income 87% Median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary is 13% 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
    Victoria, TX $65,490
    Tyler, TX $62,090
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $60,500
    Longview, TX $60,200
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $59,610
    Lubbock, TX $59,610

    Related occupations in Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $36,310
    Customer Service Representatives $37,250
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $37,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,990
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,840
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $32,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Amarillo, TX is $27.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary in Amarillo, TX is 0.6% above 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 Amarillo?

    Entry-level Postal Service Mail Carriers (10th percentile) earn around $41,250 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,390.