Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $58,390 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.07
10th percentile $42,390
90th percentile $83,740
Employed locally 1,220
National median $57,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,390
    25th
    $46,030
    50th (median)
    $58,390
    75th
    $75,300
    90th
    $83,740

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 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
    Charlottesville, VA $61,480
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $60,440
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,440
    Evansville, IN $59,990
    Winchester, VA-WV $59,850
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $59,650

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$39,480
    Office Clerks, General$44,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$64,530
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48,860
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$45,830
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$35,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary in Richmond, VA 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 Richmond?

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