How Much Does a Postmaster Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$96,660
Postmasters in the U.S. earn a median of $96,660 a year, or $46.47 an hour. Half of postmasters earn more than $96,660 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $111,740.
Pay percentiles for postmasters
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40.91 | $85,090 |
| 25th | $43.58 | $90,650 |
| 50th (median) | $46.47 | $96,660 |
| 75th | $49.50 | $102,960 |
| 90th | $53.72 | $111,740 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Postmasters and Mail Superintendents (SOC 11-9131). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for postmasters
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $102,880 | $49.46 | +6% |
| California | $101,150 | $48.63 | +5% |
| New Jersey | $101,100 | $48.61 | +5% |
| Rhode Island | $99,900 | $48.03 | +3% |
| Tennessee | $99,170 | $47.68 | +3% |
| Hawaii | $99,070 | $47.63 | +2% |
| Arizona | $99,050 | $47.62 | +2% |
| South Carolina | $98,940 | $47.57 | +2% |
| Indiana | $98,680 | $47.44 | +2% |
| Kentucky | $98,570 | $47.39 | +2% |
| United States | $96,660 | $46.47 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many postmasters are there?
BLS counts about 13,810 postmasters employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Postmasters and Mail Superintendents”. The most jobs are in New York (830), Texas (820) and California (800).
The mean (average) annual wage is $97,360, higher than the median of $96,660.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $8,055
- Biweekly
- $3,718
- Weekly
- $1,859
- Daily (8 hours)
- $372
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do postmasters make an hour?
The median hourly wage for postmasters is $46.47. The middle 50% earn between $43.58 and $49.50 an hour.
Which state pays postmasters the most?
Florida has the highest median wage for postmasters at $102,880, +6% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for postmasters?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of postmasters earn less than $85,090 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.