Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in Lewiston, ID-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lewiston, ID-WA

Median annual salary $52,210 -9.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.10
10th percentile $40,210
90th percentile $75,300
Employed locally 60
National median $57,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,210
    25th
    $46,030
    50th (median)
    $52,210
    75th
    $75,300
    90th
    $75,300

    Lewiston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Carriers salary vs area income 74% Median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary is 26% 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
    Enid, OK $64,180
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $60,440
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $60,440
    Idaho Falls, ID $59,650
    Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL $59,610
    Twin Falls, ID $59,610

    Related occupations in Lewiston, ID-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$39,410
    Office Clerks, General$40,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$61,890
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$44,870
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47,690
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$37,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Lewiston, ID-WA is $25.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary in Lewiston, ID-WA is 9.2% 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 Lewiston?

    Entry-level Postal Service Mail Carriers (10th percentile) earn around $40,210 per year in Lewiston, ID-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,030.