Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $58,390 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.07
10th percentile $41,250
90th percentile $75,300
Employed locally 240
National median $57,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,250
    25th
    $48,070
    50th (median)
    $58,390
    75th
    $75,300
    90th
    $75,300

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Carriers salary vs area income 101% Median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary is 1% above 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $60,440
    Winchester, VA-WV $59,850
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $58,390
    Wheeling, WV-OH $56,330
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $54,350
    Morgantown, WV $53,960

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $35,560
    Customer Service Representatives $37,770
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $55,040
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $42,160
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $29,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Charleston, WV is $28.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary in Charleston, WV is 1.6% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Postal Service Mail Carriers (10th percentile) earn around $41,250 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,070.