Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in Southwest New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $54,430 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.17
10th percentile $42,390
90th percentile $78,980
Employed locally 630
National median $57,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,390
    25th
    $42,390
    50th (median)
    $54,430
    75th
    $74,360
    90th
    $78,980

    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 Southwest New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$38,900
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$45,650
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47,360
    Customer Service Representatives$40,230
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$37,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$62,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Postal Service Mail Carriers make per hour in Southwest New York?

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Southwest New York is $26.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.96 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest New York above or below average for Postal Service Mail Carriers salaries?

    The median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary in Southwest New York is 5.3% 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 Southwest New York?

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