Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $60,500 +5.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.09
10th percentile $42,390
90th percentile $89,190
Employed locally 540
National median $57,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,390
    25th
    $42,390
    50th (median)
    $60,500
    75th
    $76,880
    90th
    $89,190

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Carriers salary vs area income 116% Median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary is 16% 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
    Victoria, TX $65,490
    Tyler, TX $62,090
    Longview, TX $60,200
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $59,610
    Lubbock, TX $59,610
    Sherman-Denison, TX $59,310

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$36,030
    Office Clerks, General$31,430
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$37,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$53,770
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$40,560
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$35,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in McAllen, TX is $29.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary in McAllen, TX is 5.2% above 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 McAllen?

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