Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $56,330 -2% vs national
Median hourly $27.08
10th percentile $41,250
90th percentile $76,880
Employed locally 260
National median $57,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,250
    25th
    $42,390
    50th (median)
    $56,330
    75th
    $75,300
    90th
    $76,880

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Carriers salary vs area income 60% Median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary is 40% 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 Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $47,520
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $50,910
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $57,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $73,910
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $51,960
    Customer Service Representatives $44,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $27.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 2% below 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Postal Service Mail Carriers (10th percentile) earn around $41,250 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,390.