Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in Norwich, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT

Median annual salary $53,290 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.62
10th percentile $41,250
90th percentile $86,200
Employed locally 380
National median $57,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,250
    25th
    $42,390
    50th (median)
    $53,290
    75th
    $75,300
    90th
    $86,200

    Norwich economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Carriers salary vs area income 63% Median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary is 37% 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
    Victoria, TX $65,490
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $58,510
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $58,390
    District of Columbia $58,390
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $58,390
    Connecticut $57,470

    Related occupations in Norwich, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $41,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $69,510
    Office Clerks, General $47,070
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $53,850
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $37,330
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $55,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Norwich, CT is $25.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary in Norwich, CT is 7.3% 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 Norwich?

    Entry-level Postal Service Mail Carriers (10th percentile) earn around $41,250 per year in Norwich, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,390.