Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $58,390 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.07
10th percentile $41,250
90th percentile $75,520
Employed locally 6,950
National median $57,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,250
    25th
    $42,390
    50th (median)
    $58,390
    75th
    $75,300
    90th
    $75,520

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Carriers salary vs area income 73% Median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary is 27% 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 Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$39,310
    Office Clerks, General$38,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$66,340
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$45,790
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49,140
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$38,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary in Houston, TX 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 Houston?

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