Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in Central Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $54,430 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.17
10th percentile $41,250
90th percentile $79,480
Employed locally 560
National median $57,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,250
    25th
    $42,390
    50th (median)
    $54,430
    75th
    $75,300
    90th
    $79,480

    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

    Related occupations in Central Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $41,600
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,780
    Customer Service Representatives $38,890
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $43,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $60,510
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $47,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Central Pennsylvania is $26.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary in Central Pennsylvania is 5.3% 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 Central Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Postal Service Mail Carriers (10th percentile) earn around $41,250 per year in Central Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,390.