Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $51,670 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.84
10th percentile $40,210
90th percentile $76,150
Employed locally 630
National median $57,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,210
    25th
    $42,390
    50th (median)
    $51,670
    75th
    $75,300
    90th
    $76,150

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Carriers salary vs area income 76% Median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary is 24% 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
    Napa, CA $64,540
    Lincoln, NE $64,540
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $64,540
    Lawrence, KS $64,500

    Nearby metros — Postal Service Mail Carriers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $64,540
    Napa, CA $64,540
    Cape Girardeau, MO-IL $62,500
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $62,300
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,710
    Salinas, CA $61,480

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,610
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $49,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,060
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $51,290
    Customer Service Representatives $43,830
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $42,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Bakersfield, CA is $24.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 10.1% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Postal Service Mail Carriers (10th percentile) earn around $40,210 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,390.