Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $56,330 -2% vs national
Median hourly $27.08
10th percentile $42,390
90th percentile $89,190
Employed locally 170
National median $57,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,390
    25th
    $42,390
    50th (median)
    $56,330
    75th
    $75,300
    90th
    $89,190

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Carriers salary vs area income 101% Median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary is 1% 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
    Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $60,440
    West Montana nonmetropolitan area $59,700
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $59,190
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $59,010
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $59,010
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $58,390

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$39,860
    Customer Service Representatives$34,520
    Office Clerks, General$35,750
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$43,190
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$32,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$57,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Las Cruces, NM is $27.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary in Las Cruces, NM is 2% 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 Las Cruces?

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