Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $60,440 +5.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.06
10th percentile $46,030
90th percentile $76,320
Employed locally 430
National median $57,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,030
    25th
    $49,090
    50th (median)
    $60,440
    75th
    $75,300
    90th
    $76,320

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Carriers salary vs area income 59% Median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary is 41% 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
    Lincoln, NE $64,540
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $62,500
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,710
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $60,440
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $59,990
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $59,610

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $46,230
    Office Clerks, General $60,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $76,270
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $49,580
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $58,210
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $48,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Boulder, CO is $29.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary in Boulder, CO is 5.1% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Postal Service Mail Carriers (10th percentile) earn around $46,030 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,090.