Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in Valdosta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Valdosta, GA

Median annual salary $53,780 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.86
10th percentile $42,390
90th percentile $83,740
Employed locally 160
National median $57,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,390
    25th
    $42,390
    50th (median)
    $53,780
    75th
    $75,300
    90th
    $83,740

    Valdosta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,581 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Carriers salary vs area income 99% Median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary is 1% 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
    Gainesville, GA $59,480
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $59,210
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $58,390
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $57,930
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $57,910
    Savannah, GA $57,490

    Related occupations in Valdosta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$34,060
    Office Clerks, General$35,830
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$33,750
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$30,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$52,300
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$41,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Valdosta, GA is $25.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary in Valdosta, GA is 6.5% 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 Valdosta?

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