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Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Postal Service Mail Carriers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$62,090
Median Annual Salary
▲
+6.3% vs 2024
$64,560
Mean Salary
$62,090
Median Salary
$29.85
Hourly Rate
32,320 people work as Postal Service Mail Carriers in California
Postal Service Mail Carriers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Postal Service Mail Carriers in California earn a median salary of $62,090 per year ($5,174/month).
This is 3.3% above the national average of $60,096.
California ranks #4 out of 51 states for Postal Service Mail Carriers pay.
Approximately 32,320 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 6.3% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Postal Service Mail Carriers
Sort and deliver mail for the United States Postal Service (USPS). Deliver mail on established route by vehicle or on foot. Includes postal service mail carriers employed by USPS contractors.
Top Skills
Active Listening
3.0
Speaking
3.0
Critical Thinking
3.0
Social Perceptiveness
3.0
Time Management
2.88
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.25
English Language
3.25
Public Safety and Security
3.21
Sales and Marketing
3.15
Transportation
2.96
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(78.2% of workers)
Salary Range: Postal Service Mail Carriers in California
Salaries for Postal Service Mail Carriers in California range from $43,120 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $81,040 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $51,130 and $81,040.
Median $62,090
P10: $43,120P25: $51,130P75: $81,040P90: $81,040
10th
$43,120
25th
$51,130
Median
$62,090
75th
$81,040
90th
$81,040
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$43,120
$20.73
$3,593
25th Percentile
$51,130
$24.58
$4,260
Median (50th)
$62,090
$29.85
$5,174
75th Percentile
$81,040
$38.96
$6,753
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$81,040
$38.96
$6,753
Note: The mean (average) salary of $64,560 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Postal Service Mail Carriers make in California?
The median annual salary for Postal Service Mail Carriers in California is $62,090 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $64,560.
What is the salary range for a Postal Service Mail Carriers in California?
Salaries for Postal Service Mail Carriers in California range from $43,120 at the 10th percentile to $81,040 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $51,130 and $81,040.
What is the starting salary for a Postal Service Mail Carriers in California?
Entry-level Postal Service Mail Carriers positions in California typically start around $43,120 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $51,130 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Postal Service Mail Carriers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 32,320 people are employed as Postal Service Mail Carriers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Postal Service Mail Carriers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Postal Service Mail Carriers in California is approximately $29.85 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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