Postmasters and Mail Superintendents Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $91,330 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $43.91
10th percentile $79,750
90th percentile $111,920
Employed locally 60
National median $92,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,750
    25th
    $85,880
    50th (median)
    $91,330
    75th
    $100,570
    90th
    $111,920

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Postmasters and Mail Superintendents salary vs area income 103% Median Postmasters and Mail Superintendents salary is 3% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $103,830
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $98,700
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $98,640
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $97,360
    South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $96,960
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $96,450

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $104,180
    Financial Managers $148,790
    Medical and Health Services Managers $119,990
    Sales Managers $114,490
    Managers, All Other $131,580
    Construction Managers $103,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postmasters and Mail Superintendents in Portland, ME is $43.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Postmasters and Mail Superintendents salary in Portland, ME is 1.5% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Postmasters and Mail Superintendents (10th percentile) earn around $79,750 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,880.