Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in Rochester, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, MN

Median annual salary $59,990 +4.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.84
10th percentile $42,390
90th percentile $87,340
Employed locally 230
National median $57,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,390
    25th
    $50,150
    50th (median)
    $59,990
    75th
    $75,300
    90th
    $87,340

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Carriers salary vs area income 67% Median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary is 33% 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
    Fargo, ND-MN $64,540
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $61,250
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,440
    St. Cloud, MN $57,030
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $56,330
    Mankato, MN $56,330

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$48,080
    Office Clerks, General$48,450
    Customer Service Representatives$47,540
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$52,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$72,500
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$56,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Rochester, MN is $28.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary in Rochester, MN is 4.3% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Postal Service Mail Carriers (10th percentile) earn around $42,390 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,150.