Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $60,440 +5.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.06
10th percentile $42,390
90th percentile $83,740
Employed locally 390
National median $57,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,390
    25th
    $46,030
    50th (median)
    $60,440
    75th
    $75,300
    90th
    $83,740

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Carriers salary vs area income 76% Median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary is 24% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $64,540
    Napa, CA $64,540
    Cape Girardeau, MO-IL $62,500
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $62,300
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,710
    Salinas, CA $61,480

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$46,520
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$52,090
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$53,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$71,010
    Customer Service Representatives$46,130
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$43,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Modesto, CA is $29.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary in Modesto, CA is 5.1% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Postal Service Mail Carriers (10th percentile) earn around $42,390 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,030.