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Top 15 cities for postmasters and mail superintendents by average salary
| Los Angeles, CA | $114,730 |
|---|---|
| Tampa, FL | $114,080 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $113,880 |
| San Diego, CA | $113,230 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $108,280 |
| Dallas, TX | $107,830 |
| San Antonio, TX | $106,900 |
| Greensboro, NC | $106,660 |
| Orlando, FL | $106,310 |
| San Francisco, CA | $105,980 |
| Riverside, CA | $105,800 |
| Seattle, WA | $105,760 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $105,640 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $105,480 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $105,170 |
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Postmasters and Mail Superintendents salary by state
Florida pays postmasters and mail superintendents the most statewide, $106,330 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $106,330 | $102,880 | 350 | 2 | $114,080 | $106,310 |
| California | $103,040 | $101,150 | 800 | 6 | $114,730 | $100,610 |
| Puerto Rico | $102,800 | $101,580 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Rhode Island | $101,920 | $99,900 | 40 | 1 | $102,560 | $102,560 |
| New Jersey | $101,660 | $101,100 | 440 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| South Carolina | $100,820 | $98,940 | 210 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Tennessee | $100,610 | $99,170 | 260 | 3 | $104,800 | $99,910 |
| Delaware | $100,370 | $98,550 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Indiana | $100,030 | $98,680 | 290 | 1 | $105,640 | $105,640 |
| Connecticut | $99,840 | $97,880 | 160 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Kentucky | $99,750 | $98,570 | 240 | 1 | $100,310 | $100,310 |
| Michigan | $99,680 | $97,790 | 450 | 2 | $105,480 | $104,510 |
| Washington, D.C. | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $99,560 | $99,560 |
| Hawaii | $99,420 | $99,070 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New York | $99,410 | $97,640 | 830 | 7 | $104,640 | $96,270 |
| Ohio | $99,380 | $97,680 | 510 | 3 | $104,710 | $101,000 |
| Massachusetts | $99,250 | $96,870 | 330 | 3 | $101,700 | $93,060 |
| Arizona | $99,190 | $99,050 | 150 | 1 | $113,880 | $113,880 |
| Arkansas | $98,990 | $97,880 | 180 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Texas | $98,910 | $97,550 | 820 | 3 | $107,830 | $103,450 |
| Georgia | $98,700 | $97,050 | 340 | 1 | $100,650 | $100,650 |
| Wisconsin | $98,240 | $96,810 | 340 | 1 | $108,280 | $108,280 |
| North Carolina | $98,170 | $96,410 | 480 | 2 | $106,660 | $100,880 |
| Pennsylvania | $98,160 | $97,530 | 800 | 5 | $102,990 | $93,340 |
| Louisiana | $97,920 | $96,550 | 250 | 2 | $100,030 | $95,710 |
| Alabama | $97,770 | $95,740 | 280 | 1 | $100,320 | $100,320 |
| Oklahoma | $97,760 | $96,080 | 240 | 2 | $105,170 | $100,860 |
| West Virginia | $97,400 | $96,260 | 180 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Mississippi | $97,200 | $95,270 | 190 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Illinois | $96,970 | $94,970 | 510 | 1 | $101,720 | $101,720 |
| Missouri | $96,830 | $95,680 | 300 | 2 | $101,430 | $99,550 |
| Virginia | $96,720 | $94,790 | 370 | 1 | $101,560 | $101,560 |
| Washington | $96,520 | $95,430 | 280 | 1 | $105,760 | $105,760 |
| Utah | $96,210 | $98,570 | 110 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Maryland | $96,060 | $94,890 | 230 | 1 | $97,490 | $97,490 |
| Kansas | $94,840 | $93,080 | 190 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New Hampshire | $94,150 | $92,980 | 160 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Nebraska | $94,060 | $94,040 | 150 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Iowa | $93,770 | $93,160 | 260 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Minnesota | $93,420 | $92,410 | 320 | 1 | $97,230 | $97,230 |
| Maine | $92,930 | $93,000 | 180 | 1 | $96,070 | $96,070 |
| Colorado | $91,990 | $93,000 | 200 | 1 | $98,390 | $98,390 |
| South Dakota | $91,960 | $91,540 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Idaho | $91,730 | $92,820 | 130 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Vermont | $91,420 | $89,890 | 120 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oregon | $91,410 | $93,180 | 220 | 1 | $101,980 | $101,980 |
| New Mexico | $88,870 | $91,500 | 140 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| North Dakota | $88,300 | $91,040 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Nevada | $83,880 | $89,770 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Montana | $82,090 | $88,920 | 170 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Wyoming | $81,190 | $88,040 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Alaska | $68,900 | $59,340 | 170 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
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Postmasters and Mail Superintendents salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $114,730 | $113,430 | $55.16 | 120 |
| Tampa, FL | $114,080 | $111,170 | $54.85 | 40 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $113,880 | $110,310 | $54.75 | 40 |
| San Diego, CA | $113,230 | $106,320 | $54.44 | 40 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $108,280 | $104,200 | $52.06 | 40 |
| Dallas, TX | $107,830 | $102,610 | $51.84 | 110 |
| San Antonio, TX | $106,900 | $102,960 | $51.39 | 40 |
| Greensboro, NC | $106,660 | $100,210 | $51.28 | 30 |
| Orlando, FL | $106,310 | $102,960 | $51.11 | 40 |
| San Francisco, CA | $105,980 | $102,920 | $50.95 | 80 |
| Riverside, CA | $105,800 | $101,760 | $50.86 | 80 |
| Seattle, WA | $105,760 | $103,020 | $50.85 | 60 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $105,640 | $101,150 | $50.79 | 50 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $105,480 | $103,120 | $50.71 | 40 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $105,170 | $99,110 | $50.56 | 40 |
| Nashville, TN | $104,800 | $102,840 | $50.39 | 60 |
| Cleveland, OH | $104,710 | $101,150 | $50.34 | 50 |
| Buffalo, NY | $104,640 | $102,620 | $50.31 | 40 |
| Detroit, MI | $104,510 | $102,690 | $50.25 | 90 |
| Fresno, CA | $103,480 | $100,450 | $49.75 | 30 |
| Houston, TX | $103,450 | $101,150 | $49.73 | 90 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $103,050 | $98,490 | $49.54 | 70 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $102,990 | $100,780 | $49.52 | 150 |
| New York, NY | $102,970 | $101,150 | $49.51 | 550 |
| Albany, NY | $102,880 | $96,950 | $49.46 | 60 |
| Providence, RI | $102,560 | $100,130 | $49.31 | 60 |
| Portland, OR | $101,980 | $97,750 | $49.03 | 60 |
| Chicago, IL | $101,720 | $101,130 | $48.90 | 200 |
| Boston, MA | $101,700 | $101,150 | $48.90 | 180 |
| Richmond, VA | $101,560 | $97,380 | $48.83 | 50 |
| St. Louis, MO | $101,430 | $97,700 | $48.77 | 100 |
| Columbus, OH | $101,000 | $98,800 | $48.56 | 60 |
| Knoxville, TN | $100,990 | $97,780 | $48.56 | 30 |
| Charlotte, NC | $100,880 | $97,880 | $48.50 | 60 |
| Tulsa, OK | $100,860 | $98,320 | $48.49 | 40 |
| Atlanta, GA | $100,650 | $98,570 | $48.39 | 120 |
| Sacramento, CA | $100,610 | $99,050 | $48.37 | 60 |
| Birmingham, AL | $100,320 | $95,830 | $48.23 | 60 |
| Louisville, KY | $100,310 | $98,080 | $48.22 | 40 |
| Rochester, NY | $100,080 | $97,770 | $48.11 | 50 |
| New Orleans, LA | $100,030 | $97,740 | $48.09 | 30 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $99,990 | $99,840 | $48.07 | 240 |
| Memphis, TN | $99,910 | $95,930 | $48.03 | 30 |
| Allentown, PA | $99,620 | $97,880 | $47.89 | 50 |
| Washington, DC | $99,560 | $97,240 | $47.87 | 130 |
| Kansas City, MO | $99,550 | $96,030 | $47.86 | 60 |
| Syracuse, NY | $98,800 | $97,610 | $47.50 | 40 |
| Denver, CO | $98,390 | $96,890 | $47.30 | 40 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $98,340 | $97,710 | $47.28 | 60 |
| Baltimore, MD | $97,490 | $95,430 | $46.87 | 90 |
| Worcester, MA | $97,330 | $96,420 | $46.79 | 60 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $97,230 | $94,830 | $46.75 | 110 |
| Utica, NY | $96,270 | $95,630 | $46.28 | 30 |
| Lancaster, PA | $96,250 | $95,720 | $46.27 | 40 |
| Portland, ME | $96,070 | $95,020 | $46.19 | 50 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $95,710 | $92,080 | $46.01 | 40 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $93,340 | $93,070 | $44.88 | 30 |
| Barnstable, MA | $93,060 | $93,110 | $44.74 | 50 |
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Postmasters and Mail Superintendents salary: questions
Where do postmasters and mail superintendents make the most money?
In Los Angeles, CA, with an average of $114,730 a year, among the 58 metro areas we cover.
What is the average postmasters and mail superintendents salary in the U.S.?
$97,360 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $96,660, so half of postmasters and mail superintendents earn more than that and half less.
What salary should postmasters and mail superintendents ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of postmasters and mail superintendents nationwide earn between $90,650 (25th percentile) and $102,960 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays postmasters and mail superintendents the most?
Florida, with a statewide average of $106,330 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is postmasters and mail superintendents pay the lowest?
Barnstable, MA, at $93,060 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-9131.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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