Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $62,090 +8% vs national
Median hourly $29.85
10th percentile $42,390
90th percentile $80,290
Employed locally 150
National median $57,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,390
    25th
    $48,070
    50th (median)
    $62,090
    75th
    $75,300
    90th
    $80,290

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Carriers salary vs area income 84% Median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary is 16% 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
    Dubuque, IA $62,900
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $62,500
    Omaha, NE-IA $60,440
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $60,440
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $59,650

    Related occupations in Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $43,770
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $48,710
    Customer Service Representatives $37,940
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,750
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $53,170
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Iowa City, IA is $29.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary in Iowa City, IA is 8% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Postal Service Mail Carriers (10th percentile) earn around $42,390 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,070.