Postmasters and Mail Superintendents Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $101,670 +9.6% vs national
Median hourly $48.88
10th percentile $87,500
90th percentile $136,170
Employed locally 40
National median $92,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $87,500
    25th
    $92,780
    50th (median)
    $101,670
    75th
    $113,390
    90th
    $136,170

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Postmasters and Mail Superintendents salary vs area income 99% Median Postmasters and Mail Superintendents salary is 1% below 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
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $100,860
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $100,460
    Fresno, CA $100,450

    Nearby metros — Postmasters and Mail Superintendents salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $108,240
    Fresno, CA $100,450
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,210
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $98,550
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $98,460
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $97,360

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    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $119,600
    Managers, All Other $167,000
    Sales Managers $125,430
    Financial Managers $168,300
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $193,370
    Medical and Health Services Managers $160,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postmasters and Mail Superintendents in San Diego, CA is $48.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Postmasters and Mail Superintendents salary in San Diego, CA is 9.6% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Postmasters and Mail Superintendents (10th percentile) earn around $87,500 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $92,780.