Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $59,610 +3.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.66
10th percentile $42,390
90th percentile $81,000
Employed locally 1,940
National median $57,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,390
    25th
    $46,030
    50th (median)
    $59,610
    75th
    $75,300
    90th
    $81,000

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Carriers salary vs area income 61% Median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary is 39% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Postal Service Mail Carriers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Victoria, TX $65,490
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $64,540
    Fargo, ND-MN $64,540
    Napa, CA $64,540
    Lincoln, NE $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
    Lubbock, TX $59,610
    Sherman-Denison, TX $59,310

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $39,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $74,620
    Office Clerks, General $42,340
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,620
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $54,300
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $66,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Austin, TX is $28.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary in Austin, TX is 3.7% 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 Austin?

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