How Much Does a Mailman Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$60,550
Mailmen in the U.S. earn a median of $60,550 a year, or $29.11 an hour. Half of mailmen earn more than $60,550 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $81,040.
Pay percentiles for mailmen
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20.38 | $42,390 |
| 25th | $23.53 | $48,940 |
| 50th (median) | $29.11 | $60,550 |
| 75th | $38.94 | $81,000 |
| 90th | $38.96 | $81,040 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Postal Service Mail Carriers (SOC 43-5052). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for mailmen
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $64,250 | $30.89 | +6% |
| Rhode Island | $63,610 | $30.58 | +5% |
| Arizona | $62,390 | $30.00 | +3% |
| California | $62,090 | $29.85 | +3% |
| Illinois | $62,070 | $29.84 | +3% |
| Maryland | $62,070 | $29.84 | +3% |
| Massachusetts | $62,070 | $29.84 | +3% |
| Nevada | $62,070 | $29.84 | +3% |
| New York | $62,070 | $29.84 | +3% |
| Virginia | $62,070 | $29.84 | +3% |
| United States | $60,550 | $29.11 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many mailmen are there?
BLS counts about 328,820 mailmen employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Postal Service Mail Carriers”. The most jobs are in California (32,320), Texas (26,700) and Florida (20,810).
The mean (average) annual wage is $62,540, higher than the median of $60,550.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $5,046
- Biweekly
- $2,329
- Weekly
- $1,164
- Daily (8 hours)
- $233
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do mailmen make an hour?
The median hourly wage for mailmen is $29.11. The middle 50% earn between $23.53 and $38.94 an hour.
Which state pays mailmen the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median wage for mailmen at $64,250, +6% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for mailmen?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of mailmen earn less than $42,390 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.