Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $58,390 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.07
10th percentile $40,210
90th percentile $76,880
Employed locally 510
National median $57,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,210
    25th
    $46,030
    50th (median)
    $58,390
    75th
    $75,300
    90th
    $76,880

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Carriers salary vs area income 69% Median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary is 31% 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
    Jacksonville, FL $60,440
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $59,400
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $59,210
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $58,390
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $57,030
    Greenville, NC $55,540

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $40,580
    Office Clerks, General $46,260
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $43,860
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $48,570
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $51,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Reno, NV is $28.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary in Reno, NV is 1.6% 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 Reno?

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