Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in Odessa, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Odessa, TX

Median annual salary $55,390 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.63
10th percentile $40,210
90th percentile $75,300
Employed locally 140
National median $57,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,210
    25th
    $46,030
    50th (median)
    $55,390
    75th
    $66,600
    90th
    $75,300

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Carriers salary vs area income 78% Median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary is 22% 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
    Tyler, TX $62,090
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $60,500
    Longview, TX $60,200
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $59,610
    Lubbock, TX $59,610

    Related occupations in Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $39,210
    Customer Service Representatives $38,130
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,640
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,220
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $40,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Odessa, TX is $26.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary in Odessa, TX is 3.7% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Postal Service Mail Carriers (10th percentile) earn around $40,210 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,030.