Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $61,710 +7.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.67
10th percentile $42,390
90th percentile $76,880
Employed locally 130
National median $57,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,390
    25th
    $48,070
    50th (median)
    $61,710
    75th
    $75,300
    90th
    $76,880

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Carriers salary vs area income 73% Median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary is 27% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Postal Service Mail Carriers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Victoria, TX $65,490
    Napa, CA $64,540
    Fargo, ND-MN $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
    Fargo, ND-MN $64,540
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $64,540
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $62,500
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,710
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $60,440
    Bend, OR $60,440

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $50,290
    Customer Service Representatives $45,650
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,150
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,080
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $37,740
    Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $59,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Bismarck, ND is $29.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary in Bismarck, ND is 7.3% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Postal Service Mail Carriers (10th percentile) earn around $42,390 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,070.