Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in Southeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $55,400 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.64
10th percentile $42,390
90th percentile $78,270
Employed locally 620
National median $57,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,390
    25th
    $42,390
    50th (median)
    $55,400
    75th
    $72,800
    90th
    $78,270

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$39,320
    Customer Service Representatives$39,220
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$45,440
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$39,020
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$47,650
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$37,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Southeast Iowa is $26.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary in Southeast Iowa is 3.6% 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 Southeast Iowa?

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