Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $57,030 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.42
10th percentile $46,030
90th percentile $75,300
Employed locally 230
National median $57,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,030
    25th
    $48,090
    50th (median)
    $57,030
    75th
    $75,300
    90th
    $75,300

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Carriers salary vs area income 52% Median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary is 48% 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 Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $48,430
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $55,480
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $60,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $74,620
    Customer Service Representatives $47,240
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $40,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Santa Cruz, CA is $27.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 0.8% 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 Santa Cruz?

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