Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in Elmira, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elmira, NY

Median annual salary $52,360 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $25.18
10th percentile $41,250
90th percentile $75,300
Employed locally 110
National median $57,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,250
    25th
    $42,390
    50th (median)
    $52,360
    75th
    $75,300
    90th
    $75,300

    Elmira economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,469 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Carriers salary vs area income 82% Median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary is 18% 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
    Kingston, NY $61,530
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,440
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $58,510
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $58,390
    Glens Falls, NY $58,390
    Ithaca, NY $58,390

    Related occupations in Elmira, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$42,970
    Customer Service Representatives$37,390
    Office Clerks, General$39,540
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$61,690
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$41,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Elmira, NY is $25.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary in Elmira, NY is 8.9% 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 Elmira?

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