Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $56,330 -2% vs national
Median hourly $27.08
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
    $48,070
    50th (median)
    $56,330
    75th
    $75,300
    90th
    $75,300

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Carriers salary vs area income 82% Median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary is 18% 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
    Kingston, NY $61,530
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,440
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $58,510
    Ithaca, NY $58,390
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $58,390
    Glens Falls, NY $58,390

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $41,600
    Customer Service Representatives $44,420
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,410
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,560
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $36,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary in Utica, NY 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Postal Service Mail Carriers (10th percentile) earn around $42,390 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,070.