Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $56,330 -2% vs national
Median hourly $27.08
10th percentile $42,390
90th percentile $79,560
Employed locally 240
National median $57,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,390
    25th
    $46,030
    50th (median)
    $56,330
    75th
    $75,300
    90th
    $79,560

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Carriers salary vs area income 60% Median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary is 40% 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
    Iowa City, IA $62,090
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $60,550
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $60,440
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $60,440
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $59,990
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $59,360

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $52,610
    Office Clerks, General $45,940
    Customer Service Representatives $47,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $72,790
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $54,130
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $41,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Olympia, WA is $27.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary in Olympia, WA is 2% 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 Olympia?

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