Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in Rochester, NY

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

Median annual salary $58,390 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.07
10th percentile $42,390
90th percentile $75,300
Employed locally 1,190
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
    $75,300

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 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
    Kingston, NY $61,530
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,440
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $58,510
    Ithaca, NY $58,390
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $58,390
    Glens Falls, NY $58,390

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $44,100
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,140
    Office Clerks, General $41,230
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $71,520
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $37,640

    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, NY is $28.07, 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, NY 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 Rochester?

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