Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $57,910 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.84
10th percentile $42,390
90th percentile $80,500
Employed locally 130
National median $57,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,390
    25th
    $46,030
    50th (median)
    $57,910
    75th
    $75,300
    90th
    $80,500

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Carriers salary vs area income 81% Median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary is 19% 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
    Dubuque, IA $62,900
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $62,500
    Iowa City, IA $62,090
    Omaha, NE-IA $60,440
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $60,440

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $41,730
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,480
    Customer Service Representatives $38,550
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,370
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $60,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Ames, IA is $27.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary in Ames, IA is 0.7% 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 Ames?

    Entry-level Postal Service Mail Carriers (10th percentile) earn around $42,390 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,030.