What is the Average Mailman's Salary?

Mailmen or letter carriers deliver mail to residences and businesses. They start work early in the morning to pickup mail at their home post office before continuing on their routes.

Basics

As of May, 2009, the Bureau of Labor Statistics states that the median annual salary for mailmen was $52,200. The bottom 10 percent earned $37,950, while the top 10 percent received $53,700.

State

The state in which the carrier works can determine salaries, with the District of Columbia paying the most in 2009 at $51,600, followed by Alaska at $51,360. Hawaiians make $51,230, while Californians earn $50,830.

City

The city of employment can affect pay, with Fairbanks, Alaska offering the most at $52,530, followed by Carson City, Nevada at $52,440. Those in Honolulu earned $52,170, while those in the San Francisco Bay Area got $52,130.

References

• Bureau of Labor Statistics: Postal Carriers