Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $52,520 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.25
10th percentile $42,390
90th percentile $80,600
Employed locally 270
National median $57,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,390
    25th
    $42,390
    50th (median)
    $52,520
    75th
    $70,760
    90th
    $80,600

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Carriers salary vs area income 61% Median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary is 39% 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
    Iowa City, IA $62,090
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $60,550
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $60,440
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $60,440
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $59,990
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $59,360

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $48,630
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $51,410
    Customer Service Representatives $44,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $72,300
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $54,180
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $40,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Kennewick, WA is $25.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary in Kennewick, WA is 8.6% 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 Kennewick?

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