Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $56,330 -2% vs national
Median hourly $27.08
10th percentile $42,390
90th percentile $84,200
Employed locally 100
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
    $84,200

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Carriers salary vs area income 75% Median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary is 25% 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
    Fargo, ND-MN $64,540
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $61,250
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,440
    Rochester, MN $59,990
    St. Cloud, MN $57,030
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $56,330

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$45,950
    Office Clerks, General$46,740
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$49,730
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49,750
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$47,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$69,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary in Mankato, MN 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 Mankato?

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