Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $62,500 +8.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.05
10th percentile $42,390
90th percentile $77,410
Employed locally 660
National median $57,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,390
    25th
    $52,210
    50th (median)
    $62,500
    75th
    $75,300
    90th
    $77,410

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Carriers salary vs area income 74% Median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary is 26% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Postal Service Mail Carriers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Victoria, TX $65,490
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $64,540
    Lincoln, NE $64,540
    Napa, CA $64,540
    Fargo, ND-MN $64,540
    Lawrence, KS $64,500

    Nearby metros — Postal Service Mail Carriers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Victoria, TX $65,490
    Dubuque, IA $62,900
    Iowa City, IA $62,090
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $60,440
    Omaha, NE-IA $60,440
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $59,650

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$48,240
    Office Clerks, General$44,350
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$67,540
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46,440
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$40,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Des Moines, IA is $30.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary in Des Moines, IA is 8.7% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Postal Service Mail Carriers (10th percentile) earn around $42,390 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,210.