Postmasters and Mail Superintendents Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for postmasters and mail superintendentss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $97,360 ≈ $47/hr
National median salary $96,660
Total employment 13,810 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth -3.5%
Decline
Annual openings 900 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 13,100 → 12,700 (-500)
Typical entry education High school diploma or equivalent
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Florida$106,330
- California$103,040
- Rhode Island$101,920
- New Jersey$101,660
- South Carolina$100,820
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Alaska$68,900
- Wyoming$81,190
- Montana$82,090
- Nevada$83,880
- North Dakota$88,300
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | $106,330 | $102,880 | $51 | +9.2% | 350 |
| 2 | California | $103,040 | $101,150 | $50 | +5.8% | 800 |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $101,920 | $99,900 | $49 | +4.7% | 40 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $101,660 | $101,100 | $49 | +4.4% | 440 |
| 5 | South Carolina | $100,820 | $98,940 | $48 | +3.6% | 210 |
| 6 | Tennessee | $100,610 | $99,170 | $48 | +3.3% | 260 |
| 7 | Delaware | $100,370 | $98,550 | $48 | +3.1% | 40 |
| 8 | Indiana | $100,030 | $98,680 | $48 | +2.7% | 290 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $99,840 | $97,880 | $48 | +2.5% | 160 |
| 10 | Kentucky | $99,750 | $98,570 | $48 | +2.5% | 240 |
| 11 | Michigan | $99,680 | $97,790 | $48 | +2.4% | 450 |
| 12 | Hawaii | $99,420 | $99,070 | $48 | +2.1% | 60 |
| 13 | New York | $99,410 | $97,640 | $48 | +2.1% | 830 |
| 14 | Ohio | $99,380 | $97,680 | $48 | +2.1% | 510 |
| 15 | Massachusetts | $99,250 | $96,870 | $48 | +1.9% | 330 |
| 16 | Arizona | $99,190 | $99,050 | $48 | +1.9% | 150 |
| 17 | Arkansas | $98,990 | $97,880 | $48 | +1.7% | 180 |
| 18 | Texas | $98,910 | $97,550 | $48 | +1.6% | 820 |
| 19 | Georgia | $98,700 | $97,050 | $47 | +1.4% | 340 |
| 20 | Wisconsin | $98,240 | $96,810 | $47 | +0.9% | 340 |
| 21 | North Carolina | $98,170 | $96,410 | $47 | +0.8% | 480 |
| 22 | Pennsylvania | $98,160 | $97,530 | $47 | +0.8% | 800 |
| 23 | Louisiana | $97,920 | $96,550 | $47 | +0.6% | 250 |
| 24 | Alabama | $97,770 | $95,740 | $47 | +0.4% | 280 |
| 25 | Oklahoma | $97,760 | $96,080 | $47 | +0.4% | 240 |
| 26 | West Virginia | $97,400 | $96,260 | $47 | +0% | 180 |
| 27 | Mississippi | $97,200 | $95,270 | $47 | -0.2% | 190 |
| 28 | Illinois | $96,970 | $94,970 | $47 | -0.4% | 510 |
| 29 | Missouri | $96,830 | $95,680 | $47 | -0.5% | 300 |
| 30 | Virginia | $96,720 | $94,790 | $47 | -0.7% | 370 |
| 31 | Washington | $96,520 | $95,430 | $46 | -0.9% | 280 |
| 32 | Utah | $96,210 | $98,570 | $46 | -1.2% | 110 |
| 33 | Maryland | $96,060 | $94,890 | $46 | -1.3% | 230 |
| 34 | Kansas | $94,840 | $93,080 | $46 | -2.6% | 190 |
| 35 | New Hampshire | $94,150 | $92,980 | $45 | -3.3% | 160 |
| 36 | Nebraska | $94,060 | $94,040 | $45 | -3.4% | 150 |
| 37 | Iowa | $93,770 | $93,160 | $45 | -3.7% | 260 |
| 38 | Minnesota | $93,420 | $92,410 | $45 | -4% | 320 |
| 39 | Maine | $92,930 | $93,000 | $45 | -4.6% | 180 |
| 40 | Colorado | $91,990 | $93,000 | $44 | -5.5% | 200 |
| 41 | South Dakota | $91,960 | $91,540 | $44 | -5.5% | 100 |
| 42 | Idaho | $91,730 | $92,820 | $44 | -5.8% | 130 |
| 43 | Vermont | $91,420 | $89,890 | $44 | -6.1% | 120 |
| 44 | Oregon | $91,410 | $93,180 | $44 | -6.1% | 220 |
| 45 | New Mexico | $88,870 | $91,500 | $43 | -8.7% | 140 |
| 46 | North Dakota | $88,300 | $91,040 | $42 | -9.3% | 90 |
| 47 | Nevada | $83,880 | $89,770 | $40 | -13.8% | 70 |
| 48 | Montana | $82,090 | $88,920 | $39 | -15.7% | 170 |
| 49 | Wyoming | $81,190 | $88,040 | $39 | -16.6% | 80 |
| 50 | Alaska | $68,900 | $59,340 | $33 | -29.2% | 170 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 156 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $113,430 | $114,730 | 120 |
| 2 | Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $111,170 | $114,080 | 40 |
| 3 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $110,310 | $113,880 | 40 |
| 4 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $106,320 | $113,230 | 40 |
| 5 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $104,200 | $108,280 | 40 |
| 6 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $103,120 | $105,480 | 40 |
| 7 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $103,020 | $105,760 | 60 |
| 8 | Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $102,960 | $106,310 | 40 |
| 9 | San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $102,960 | $106,900 | 40 |
| 10 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $102,920 | $105,980 | 80 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing postmasters and mail superintendentss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Postal Service (Federal Government) | $96,660 | $97,360 | 13,810 |
| 2 | Postal Service (Federal Government) | $96,660 | $97,360 | 13,810 |
| 3 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $96,660 | $97,360 | 13,810 |
| 4 | Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $96,660 | $97,360 | 13,810 |
| 5 | Cross-Industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local | $96,660 | $97,360 | 13,810 |
| 6 | Sectors 48 and 49 - Transportation and Warehousing | $96,660 | $97,360 | 13,810 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do postmasters and mail superintendents make in the U.S.?
The median postmasters and mail superintendents salary in the United States is $96,660 per year (mean $97,360), and about 80% earn between $85,090 and $111,740.
How much do postmasters and mail superintendents make per hour?
Roughly $47 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $97,360 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays postmasters and mail superintendents the most?
Florida has the highest average pay for postmasters and mail superintendents at $106,330 per year (median $102,880).
What is the job outlook for postmasters and mail superintendents?
Employment is projected to change -3.5% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 900 openings per year.
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