Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in Iowa
Ranked #35 of 51 · IA
1.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $61,480 ≈ $30/hr
Median annual salary $59,880
Employment 3,730
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $42,390P25 $48,940 Median $59,880P75 $75,440P90 $81,040
About 80% of postal service mail carrierss in Iowa earn between $42,390 and $81,040. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean postal service mail carriers salary in Iowa is $61,480, about 1.7% below the U.S. average ($62,540). That works out to roughly $30/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City, IA | $64,890 | $65,340 | 150 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $64,250 | $64,110 | 690 |
| Dubuque, IA | $62,070 | $62,890 | 110 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $61,130 | $60,930 | 170 |
| Ames, IA | $60,840 | $62,740 | 130 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $60,270 | $62,910 | 320 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $59,880 | $62,820 | 200 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $57,800 | $60,320 | 320 |