Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in Northeast Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $55,280 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.58
10th percentile $42,390
90th percentile $83,740
Employed locally 170
National median $57,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,390
    25th
    $42,390
    50th (median)
    $55,280
    75th
    $72,340
    90th
    $83,740

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $38,800
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,320
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,510
    Customer Service Representatives $35,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $55,790
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $34,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Northeast Virginia is $26.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary in Northeast Virginia is 3.8% 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 Northeast Virginia?

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