Postmasters and Mail Superintendents Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $90,490 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $43.51
10th percentile $79,910
90th percentile $104,470
Employed locally 40
National median $92,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,910
    25th
    $85,490
    50th (median)
    $90,490
    75th
    $96,120
    90th
    $104,470

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $79,760
    Financial Managers $121,910
    Industrial Production Managers $109,550
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $98,420
    Medical and Health Services Managers $100,670
    Sales Managers $122,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postmasters and Mail Superintendents in Northwest Illinois is $43.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Postmasters and Mail Superintendents salary in Northwest Illinois is 2.4% below 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Postmasters and Mail Superintendents (10th percentile) earn around $79,910 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,490.