Postmasters and Mail Superintendents Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $93,060 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $44.74
10th percentile $82,310
90th percentile $125,280
Employed locally 60
National median $92,730

Compare Postmasters and Mail Superintendents salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Albany, NY stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents
in
Albany, NY
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,310
    25th
    $87,150
    50th (median)
    $93,060
    75th
    $103,360
    90th
    $125,280

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Postmasters and Mail Superintendents salary vs area income 108% Median Postmasters and Mail Superintendents salary is 8% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Postmasters and Mail Superintendents

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $108,240
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $106,490
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $103,830
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $101,670
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $100,860
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $100,460

    Nearby metros — Postmasters and Mail Superintendents salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $98,220
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $98,030
    Rochester, NY $94,120
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $93,950
    Syracuse, NY $93,020
    Utica-Rome, NY $91,980

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $107,990
    Financial Managers $146,910
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $149,650
    Medical and Health Services Managers $116,170
    Social and Community Service Managers $79,750
    Managers, All Other $114,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Postmasters and Mail Superintendents make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Postmasters and Mail Superintendents in Albany, NY is $44.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.25 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Postmasters and Mail Superintendents salaries?

    The median Postmasters and Mail Superintendents salary in Albany, NY is 0.4% above the national median of $92,730. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Postmasters and Mail Superintendents in Albany?

    Entry-level Postmasters and Mail Superintendents (10th percentile) earn around $82,310 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $87,150.