Postmasters and Mail Superintendents Salaries & Wage Percentiles
Data updated · Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Methodology
Plan, direct, or coordinate operational, administrative, management, and support services of a U.S. post office; or coordinate activities of workers engaged in postal and related work in assigned post office.
National Wage Percentile Spectrum
Empirical distribution from entry-level apprentice (10th percentile) to senior principal / master tier (90th percentile).
Nationwide State Salary Rankings
State-by-state empirical labor compensation benchmarked against local cost of living and purchasing power.
| Rank | State | Median Salary | Hourly Rate | CoL Adjusted Real Wage | Total Employed | Top Metro in State | CoL Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Arizona AZ | $110,310 | $53.04/hr | $88,389 | 40 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 124.8 |
| #2 | Florida FL | $107,065 | $51.48/hr | $83,579 | 80 | Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 128.1 |
| #3 | Wisconsin WI | $104,200 | $50.10/hr | $103,681 | 40 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | 100.5 |
| #4 | California CA | $103,988 | $50.00/hr | $69,418 | 410 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 149.8 |
| #5 | Washington WA | $103,020 | $49.53/hr | $64,874 | 60 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 158.8 |
| #6 | Michigan MI | $102,905 | $49.48/hr | $99,042 | 130 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | 103.9 |
| #7 | Texas TX | $102,240 | $49.15/hr | $92,191 | 240 | San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | 110.9 |
| #8 | Indiana IN | $101,150 | $48.63/hr | $100,446 | 50 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | 100.7 |
Top Metropolitan Areas for Maximum Earnings
High-yield metros commanding premier compensation, rent affordability, and living wage coverage.
Career Ladder & Progression Stages
Typical milestones from entry level to senior roles.
High school diploma or equivalent (most common O*NET requirement); entry into the field
Demonstrated results in role; works independently on core responsibilities
Full professional competence; leads projects or a small team
Owns budget, hiring and outcomes for a department or large program
Executive or principal scope; sets strategy across the organization or profession
Skill-Adjacent Career Opportunities
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Postmasters and Mail Superintendents: Career Ladder, Industry Hub & Regional Parity
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Occupational Labor Economics & Frequently Asked Questions
Explore national wage percentiles (10th to 90th), top-paying metropolitan areas, and career ladder progression for Postmasters and Mail Superintendents. Official 2026 economic data for Postmasters and Mail Superintendents compiled from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS surveys, HUD Fair Market Rents, and statutory tax codes.
Quick answers
National compensation benchmarks for Postmasters and Mail Superintendents range across the 10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentiles based on BLS OEWS labor market statistics.
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents: Where the Pay Is Highest
The national median for Postmasters and Mail Superintendents is $96,660 per year ($46.47/hour). BLS OEWS publishes this occupation in 58 metropolitan areas, where median pay ranges from $95,020 in Portland-South Portland, ME to $113,430 in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA.
Top-paying metropolitan areas for Postmasters and Mail Superintendents
| Metropolitan area | Median annual wage | 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% |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $102,960 | +6.5% |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $102,960 | +6.5% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $102,920 | +6.5% |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $102,840 | +6.4% |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $102,690 | +6.2% |