Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corpus Christi, TX

Median annual salary $56,330 -2% vs national
Median hourly $27.08
10th percentile $40,210
90th percentile $75,300
Employed locally 370
National median $57,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,210
    25th
    $46,030
    50th (median)
    $56,330
    75th
    $75,300
    90th
    $75,300

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Carriers salary vs area income 86% Median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary is 14% 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
    Victoria, TX $65,490
    Tyler, TX $62,090
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $60,500
    Longview, TX $60,200
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $59,610
    Lubbock, TX $59,610

    Related occupations in Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $34,780
    Office Clerks, General $35,560
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $41,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,850
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,550
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Corpus Christi, TX is $27.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary in Corpus Christi, TX is 2% 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 Corpus Christi?

    Entry-level Postal Service Mail Carriers (10th percentile) earn around $40,210 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,030.