Postmasters and Mail Superintendents Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $93,560 +0.9% vs national
Median hourly $44.98
10th percentile $85,490
90th percentile $118,370
Employed locally 40
National median $92,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $85,490
    25th
    $88,870
    50th (median)
    $93,560
    75th
    $100,540
    90th
    $118,370

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Postmasters and Mail Superintendents salary vs area income 111% Median Postmasters and Mail Superintendents salary is 11% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $93,360
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $93,100
    Pennsylvania $93,100
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $92,790
    Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $92,230
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $90,940

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $105,840
    Financial Managers $166,800
    Managers, All Other $140,540
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $172,070
    Medical and Health Services Managers $125,780
    Sales Managers $164,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postmasters and Mail Superintendents in Richmond, VA is $44.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Postmasters and Mail Superintendents salary in Richmond, VA is 0.9% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Postmasters and Mail Superintendents (10th percentile) earn around $85,490 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,870.