Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $57,120 -0.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.46
10th percentile $41,250
90th percentile $76,880
Employed locally 290
National median $57,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,250
    25th
    $42,390
    50th (median)
    $57,120
    75th
    $75,300
    90th
    $76,880

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Carriers salary vs area income 81% Median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary is 19% 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
    Bay City, MI $62,500
    Bloomington, IL $60,650
    Bloomington, IN $60,550
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $60,500
    Fort Smith, AR-OK $60,440
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,440

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $42,490
    Customer Service Representatives $39,440
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,850
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,250
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $41,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Kalamazoo, MI is $27.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 0.6% 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 Kalamazoo?

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