Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $60,760 +5.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.21
10th percentile $41,250
90th percentile $83,740
Employed locally 2,050
National median $57,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,250
    25th
    $48,090
    50th (median)
    $60,760
    75th
    $75,300
    90th
    $83,740

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Carriers salary vs area income 65% Median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary is 35% 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
    Napa, CA $64,540
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $64,540
    Cape Girardeau, MO-IL $62,500
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $62,300
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,710
    Salinas, CA $61,480

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $48,000
    Customer Service Representatives $47,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $74,700
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $51,160
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $57,280
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $56,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Sacramento, CA is $29.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary in Sacramento, CA is 5.7% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Postal Service Mail Carriers (10th percentile) earn around $41,250 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,090.