Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in Gadsden, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gadsden, AL

Median annual salary $52,900 -8% vs national
Median hourly $25.44
10th percentile $42,390
90th percentile $83,480
Employed locally 150
National median $57,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,390
    25th
    $42,390
    50th (median)
    $52,900
    75th
    $75,300
    90th
    $83,480

    Gadsden economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,070 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Carriers salary vs area income 100% Median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary is 0% 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
    Salinas, CA $61,480
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $61,250
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $60,550
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $60,500
    Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC $60,440
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,440

    Related occupations in Gadsden, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $36,850
    Customer Service Representatives $36,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $51,490
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $38,900
    Office Clerks, General $29,060
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $28,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Gadsden, AL is $25.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary in Gadsden, AL is 8% 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 Gadsden?

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