Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $60,440 +5.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.06
10th percentile $46,030
90th percentile $75,300
Employed locally 1,460
National median $57,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,030
    25th
    $48,090
    50th (median)
    $60,440
    75th
    $75,300
    90th
    $75,300

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Carriers salary vs area income 38% Median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary is 62% 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 San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $56,330
    Customer Service Representatives $60,830
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $61,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $92,590
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $64,340
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $104,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in San Jose, CA is $29.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary in San Jose, CA is 5.1% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Postal Service Mail Carriers (10th percentile) earn around $46,030 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,090.