Postmasters and Mail Superintendents Salary
The median postmasters and mail superintendents salary in the United States is $96,660 per year ($46.47/hour). Salaries range from $85,090 at the entry level to $111,740+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 13,810 postmasters and mail superintendents jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 3.5% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$96,660
per year
Hourly Rate
$46.47
per hour
Employment
13,810
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$85,090
25th percentile
$90,650
Median
$96,660
75th percentile
$102,960
90th percentile
$111,740
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-3.5%
Decline
Annual Openings
900
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
+ Less than 5 years experience
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents Salary by State
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$59K$103K■ No data
Top Paying States
Florida
$103K
+6%
California
$101K
+5%
New Jersey
$101K
+5%
Rhode Island
$100K
+3%
Tennessee
$99K
+3%
Hawaii
$99K
+2%
Arizona
$99K
+2%
South Carolina
$99K
+2%
Indiana
$99K
+2%
Kentucky
$99K
+2%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | $102,880 | +6.4% |
| California | $101,150 | +4.6% |
| New Jersey | $101,100 | +4.6% |
| Rhode Island | $99,900 | +3.4% |
| Tennessee | $99,170 | +2.6% |
| Hawaii | $99,070 | +2.5% |
| Arizona | $99,050 | +2.5% |
| South Carolina | $98,940 | +2.4% |
| Indiana | $98,680 | +2.1% |
| Kentucky | $98,570 | +2.0% |
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Postmasters and Mail Superintendents Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $113,430 | +17.3% |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $111,170 | +15.0% |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $110,310 | +14.1% |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $106,320 | +10.0% |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $104,200 | +7.8% |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $103,120 | +6.7% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $103,020 | +6.6% |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $102,960 | +6.5% |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $102,960 | +6.5% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $102,920 | +6.5% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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