Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in Missoula, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Missoula, MT

Median annual salary $60,030 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.86
10th percentile $41,250
90th percentile $77,940
Employed locally 100
National median $57,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,250
    25th
    $49,090
    50th (median)
    $60,030
    75th
    $75,300
    90th
    $77,940

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Carriers salary vs area income 85% Median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary is 15% 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
    Bozeman, MT $63,390
    Helena, MT $57,360
    Binghamton, NY $55,390
    Billings, MT $54,270
    Great Falls, MT $52,900
    Sumter, SC $49,090

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,110
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,140
    Customer Service Representatives $42,470
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $39,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,740
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Missoula, MT is $28.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary in Missoula, MT is 4.4% 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Postal Service Mail Carriers (10th percentile) earn around $41,250 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,090.