Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $58,390 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.07
10th percentile $42,390
90th percentile $75,300
Employed locally 340
National median $57,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,390
    25th
    $48,090
    50th (median)
    $58,390
    75th
    $75,300
    90th
    $75,300

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Carriers salary vs area income 61% Median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary is 39% 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 Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$53,780
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$53,570
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$58,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$70,420
    Customer Service Representatives$46,480
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$41,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Santa Maria, CA is $28.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary in Santa Maria, CA 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Postal Service Mail Carriers (10th percentile) earn around $42,390 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,090.