Postmasters and Mail Superintendents Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $94,120 +1.5% vs national
Median hourly $45.25
10th percentile $87,150
90th percentile $106,100
Employed locally 50
National median $92,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $87,150
    25th
    $91,080
    50th (median)
    $94,120
    75th
    $100,390
    90th
    $106,100

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Postmasters and Mail Superintendents salary vs area income 126% Median Postmasters and Mail Superintendents salary is 26% 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
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $93,950
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $93,060
    Syracuse, NY $93,020
    Utica-Rome, NY $91,980

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $103,030
    Financial Managers $156,790
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $162,910
    Medical and Health Services Managers $129,850
    Marketing Managers $159,750
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $108,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postmasters and Mail Superintendents in Rochester, NY is $45.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Postmasters and Mail Superintendents salary in Rochester, NY is 1.5% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Postmasters and Mail Superintendents (10th percentile) earn around $87,150 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $91,080.