11 Series · SOC 11-9131

Postmasters and Mail Superintendents Salary

National pay, percentile range, growth outlook, and state-by-state detail from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey (May 2025).

$96,660
Median / year
$111,740
Top 10% earn
-3.5%
Growth '23–'33
13,810
US workers

Postmasters and Mail Superintendents earn a median of $96,660 per year.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey, the median annual wage is $96,660, based on the most recent survey of employers. Reported pay ranges from $85,090 (10th percentile) to $111,740 (90th percentile) nationally, across roughly 13,810 US workers. Florida pays the most ($102,880), since pay varies by state and metro area.

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The pay verdict

Postmasters and Mail Superintendents earn a median of $96,660, putting them among the better-paid US occupations and higher than 81% of the 825 occupations with a published BLS median. Within Management, it ranks #25 of 37 by median pay. Employment is projected to fall 3.5% by 2033.

$96,660
Median annual wage
Top 19%
of 825 US occupations with published wages
#25 of 37
in Management
1.3×
90th-to-10th pay spread

Highest-paying state: Florida at $102,880. Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Postmasters and Mail Superintendents (SOC 11-9131) pays a national median of $96,660 per year according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey released in May 2025. Full-range compensation stretches from $85,090 at the 10th percentile to $111,740 at the 90th, with a mean of $97,360 indicating a right-skew where top earners pull the average above the midpoint. An estimated 13,810 Americans work in this occupation across 51 reporting states and 156 metro areas.

BLS Employment Projections forecast a -3.5% change in employment from 2024 to 2034, which the agency classifies as declining relative to the 5% all-occupations baseline. About 900 openings are projected per year, combining new positions with replacement needs from retirements and occupation-switchers. Typical entry-level preparation is High school diploma or equivalent, with less than 5 years of prior experience generally required and moderate-term on-the-job training of on-the-job training. The BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) and Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII) produce a workplace-safety grade of A for this role, with a fatality rate of 2.8 per 100,000 and injury rate of 0.8 per 100.

Geographic variation matters as much as the headline median. Florida pays the highest state median at $102,880, which is +6% above the national figure. The top metro is Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA at $113,430 - metro premiums typically reflect higher cost of living, industry concentration, or specialized employer demand. When using this page for negotiation or career planning, pair the national median with the state and metro rows below, remember that BLS wages exclude benefits, bonuses, and overtime, and revisit after each May OEWS release since percentiles shift with cost-of-living cycles and industry demand. See our methodology for exactly how these figures are sourced, computed, and verified.

BLS OEWS May 2025 13,810 jobs Median $96,660/yr

Median Salary

$96,660

per year

Median Hourly

$46.47/hr

per hour

Mean Salary

$97,360

average

Employment

13,810

jobs nationwide

How does this pay compare nationally?

Where Postmasters and Mail Superintendents pay sits nationally

Median annual wage vs. 825 detailed BLS occupations with a published median

$96,660 Top 19% higher than 81% of 825 US occupations

$0–$20,000: 0 US occupations (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 98 US occupations (12%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 298 US occupations (36%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 209 US occupations (25%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 82 US occupations (10%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 58 US occupations (7%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 32 US occupations (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 14 US occupations (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 9 US occupations (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 25 US occupations (3%). Above this entry. This job $0 $200,000 every BLS occupation, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US occupations. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS · May 2025

Does this job pay well and grow?

Each dot is a 11-series occupation, placed by projected 2024–2034 growth and median pay. The highlighted dot is Postmasters and Mail Superintendents; the upper-right quadrant is the sweet spot (high pay + fast growth).

Among 25 11-series occupations with growth data, Postmasters and Mail Superintendents sits on the slower-growing side at -3.5% growth and $96,660 median pay.

Among 25 11-series occupations with growth data, Postmasters and Mail Superintendents sits on the slower-growing side at -3.5% growth and $96,660 median pay. Scatter plot of 25 data points. $50000$100000$150000$200000$250000 -10%0%10%20%30% Projected growth 2024–2034 (%) Median annual wage
Among 25 11-series occupations with growth data, Postmasters and Mail Superintendents sits on the slower-growing side at -3.5% growth and $96,660 median pay.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS (wages, May 2025) and Employment Projections (2024–2034).

Job Outlook (2024–2034)

Projected Growth

-3.5%

Declining

Annual Openings

900

per year (projected)

Typical Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Work Experience

Less than 5 years

On-the-Job Training

Moderate-term on-the-job training

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034

Workplace Safety

All safety ratings →
A

Very Safe

Safety Grade (BLS 2023)

Fatality Rate

2.8/100K

Injury Rate

0.8/100

Danger Index

4.6/100

Source: BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) & Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII), 2023

Career Intelligence

Skills, knowledge, and tasks most important for Postmasters and Mail Superintendents roles, ranked by importance. Source: O*NET.

Top Skills

Reading Comprehension 4.0
Active Listening 4.0
Speaking 4.0
Social Perceptiveness 4.0
Coordination 4.0
Time Management 4.0
Management of Personnel Resources 3.9
Critical Thinking 3.8
Monitoring 3.8
Negotiation 3.6

Knowledge Areas

Administration and Management 4.4
Public Safety and Security 4.2
English Language 4.1
Production and Processing 4.0
Customer and Personal Service 4.0
Education and Training 3.7
Personnel and Human Resources 3.6
Mathematics 3.6
Administrative 3.6
Computers and Electronics 3.6

Key Tasks

  • Monitor employees' work schedules and attendance for payroll purposes.
  • Organize and supervise activities, such as the processing of incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Resolve customer complaints.
  • Prepare employee work schedules.
  • Direct and coordinate operational, management, and supportive services of one or a number of postal facilities.
  • Hire and train employees, and evaluate their performance.
  • Prepare and submit detailed and summary reports of post office activities to designated supervisors.
  • Select and train postmasters and managers of associate postal units.
  • Inform the public of available services, and of postal laws and regulations.
  • Negotiate labor disputes.

Source: O*NET Online, National Center for O*NET Development. Data represents typical importance ratings for this occupation.

Salary Range

Annual Salary Distribution

$85,090$90,650$96,660$102,960$111,740
10th pct25thMedian75th90th pct

Hourly Rate Distribution

$40.91$43.58$46.47$49.50$53.72
10th pct25thMedian75th90th pct

10th Percentile

$85,090

25th Percentile

$90,650

Median

$96,660

75th Percentile

$102,960

90th Percentile

$111,740

Salary by State

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# State Median Salary vs National
1 Florida $102,880 +6% above national
2 Puerto Rico $101,580 +5% above national
3 California $101,150 +5% above national
4 New Jersey $101,100 +5% above national
5 Rhode Island $99,900 +3% above national
6 Tennessee $99,170 +3% above national
7 Hawaii $99,070 +2% above national
8 Arizona $99,050 +2% above national
9 South Carolina $98,940 +2% above national
10 Indiana $98,680 +2% above national
11 Kentucky $98,570 +2% above national
12 Utah $98,570 +2% above national
13 Delaware $98,550 +2% above national
14 Arkansas $97,880 +1% above national
15 Connecticut $97,880 +1% above national
16 Michigan $97,790 +1% above national
17 Ohio $97,680 +1% above national
18 New York $97,640 +1% above national
19 Texas $97,550 +1% above national
20 Pennsylvania $97,530 +1% above national
21 Georgia $97,050 same as national
22 Massachusetts $96,870 same as national
23 Wisconsin $96,810 same as national
24 Louisiana $96,550 same as national
25 North Carolina $96,410 same as national
26 West Virginia $96,260 same as national
27 Oklahoma $96,080 1% below national
28 Alabama $95,740 1% below national
29 Missouri $95,680 1% below national
30 Washington $95,430 1% below national
31 Mississippi $95,270 1% below national
32 Illinois $94,970 2% below national
33 Maryland $94,890 2% below national
34 Virginia $94,790 2% below national
35 Nebraska $94,040 3% below national
36 Oregon $93,180 4% below national
37 Iowa $93,160 4% below national
38 Kansas $93,080 4% below national
39 Colorado $93,000 4% below national
40 Maine $93,000 4% below national
41 New Hampshire $92,980 4% below national
42 Idaho $92,820 4% below national
43 Minnesota $92,410 4% below national
44 South Dakota $91,540 5% below national
45 New Mexico $91,500 5% below national
46 North Dakota $91,040 6% below national
47 Vermont $89,890 7% below national
48 Nevada $89,770 7% below national
49 Montana $88,920 8% below national
50 Wyoming $88,040 9% below national
51 Alaska $59,340 39% below national

Salary by Metro Area

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# Metro Area Median Salary vs National
1 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $113,430 +17% above national
2 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $111,170 +15% above national
3 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $110,310 +14% above national
4 San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $106,320 +10% above national
5 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $104,200 +8% above national
6 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $103,120 +7% above national
7 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $103,020 +7% above national
8 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $102,960 +7% above national
9 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $102,960 +7% above national
10 San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,920 +6% above national
11 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $102,840 +6% above national
12 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $102,690 +6% above national
13 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $102,620 +6% above national
14 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $102,610 +6% above national
15 South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $102,590 +6% above national
16 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $101,760 +5% above national
17 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $101,150 +5% above national
18 Cleveland, OH $101,150 +5% above national
19 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $101,150 +5% above national
20 Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $101,150 +5% above national
21 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $101,150 +5% above national
22 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $101,130 +5% above national
23 South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $100,840 +4% above national
24 Pittsburgh, PA $100,780 +4% above national
25 Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $100,730 +4% above national
26 Fresno, CA $100,450 +4% above national
27 Greensboro-High Point, NC $100,210 +4% above national
28 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $100,130 +4% above national
29 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $99,840 +3% above national
30 Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $99,470 +3% above national
31 Oklahoma City, OK $99,110 +3% above national
32 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $99,050 +2% above national
33 Columbus, OH $98,800 +2% above national
34 Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $98,740 +2% above national
35 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $98,570 +2% above national
36 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $98,490 +2% above national
37 Tulsa, OK $98,320 +2% above national
38 Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $98,290 +2% above national
39 North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $98,090 +1% above national
40 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $98,080 +1% above national
41 Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $97,880 +1% above national
42 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $97,880 +1% above national
43 Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $97,810 +1% above national
44 Knoxville, TN $97,780 +1% above national
45 Rochester, NY $97,770 +1% above national
46 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $97,750 +1% above national
47 New Orleans-Metairie, LA $97,740 +1% above national
48 Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $97,710 +1% above national
49 St. Louis, MO-IL $97,700 +1% above national
50 North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $97,680 +1% above national
51 Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $97,660 +1% above national
52 Syracuse, NY $97,610 +1% above national
53 Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $97,550 +1% above national
54 Richmond, VA $97,380 +1% above national
55 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $97,240 +1% above national
56 Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $97,200 +1% above national
57 Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $97,200 +1% above national
58 West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $97,010 same as national
59 Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $96,950 same as national
60 Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $96,930 same as national
61 Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $96,900 same as national
62 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $96,890 same as national
63 Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $96,890 same as national
64 North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $96,620 same as national
65 South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $96,560 same as national
66 Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $96,560 same as national
67 Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $96,550 same as national
68 Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $96,440 same as national
69 Worcester, MA $96,420 same as national
70 Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $96,390 same as national
71 Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $96,110 1% below national
72 Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $96,080 1% below national
73 Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $96,050 1% below national
74 Kansas City, MO-KS $96,030 1% below national
75 Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $96,030 1% below national
76 North Florida nonmetropolitan area $96,020 1% below national
77 West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $95,950 1% below national
78 West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $95,940 1% below national
79 Memphis, TN-MS-AR $95,930 1% below national
80 Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $95,860 1% below national
81 Birmingham, AL $95,830 1% below national
82 Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $95,800 1% below national
83 Lancaster, PA $95,720 1% below national
84 Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $95,680 1% below national
85 Utica-Rome, NY $95,630 1% below national
86 Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $95,530 1% below national
87 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $95,430 1% below national
88 Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $95,180 2% below national
89 Portland-South Portland, ME $95,020 2% below national
90 Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $94,950 2% below national
91 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $94,830 2% below national
92 East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $94,740 2% below national
93 Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area $94,640 2% below national
94 Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $94,600 2% below national
95 Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $94,580 2% below national
96 Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $94,580 2% below national
97 South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $94,330 2% below national
98 North Missouri nonmetropolitan area $94,220 3% below national
99 Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $93,950 3% below national
100 Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $93,840 3% below national
101 North Georgia nonmetropolitan area $93,830 3% below national
102 Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $93,740 3% below national
103 North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $93,680 3% below national
104 Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $93,500 3% below national
105 Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $93,250 4% below national
106 Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $93,200 4% below national
107 Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $93,130 4% below national
108 South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $93,120 4% below national
109 Barnstable Town, MA $93,110 4% below national
110 Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $93,070 4% below national
111 Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $93,070 4% below national
112 Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $92,900 4% below national
113 Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $92,810 4% below national
114 Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $92,790 4% below national
115 Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area $92,730 4% below national
116 Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $92,680 4% below national
117 Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $92,680 4% below national
118 Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $92,220 5% below national
119 Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $92,100 5% below national
120 Baton Rouge, LA $92,080 5% below national
121 Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $91,970 5% below national
122 Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $91,950 5% below national
123 East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $91,890 5% below national
124 Kansas nonmetropolitan area $91,860 5% below national
125 South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $91,830 5% below national
126 West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $91,820 5% below national
127 Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $91,690 5% below national
128 Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $91,500 5% below national
129 Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $91,500 5% below national
130 Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $91,500 5% below national
131 North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $91,470 5% below national
132 Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $91,420 5% below national
133 Arizona nonmetropolitan area $91,340 6% below national
134 Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $90,950 6% below national
135 Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $90,770 6% below national
136 High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $90,710 6% below national
137 Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $90,540 6% below national
138 East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $90,520 6% below national
139 Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $90,490 6% below national
140 Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $90,400 6% below national
141 Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $90,210 7% below national
142 West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $89,860 7% below national
143 Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $89,770 7% below national
144 West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $89,770 7% below national
145 Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area $89,150 8% below national
146 Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $88,900 8% below national
147 Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $88,750 8% below national
148 Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $88,470 8% below national
149 West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $88,050 9% below national
150 Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $88,050 9% below national
151 Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $87,460 10% below national
152 Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $85,170 12% below national
153 Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $85,090 12% below national
154 East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $73,800 24% below national
155 Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $73,350 24% below national
156 Alaska nonmetropolitan area $59,010 39% below national

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Postmasters and Mail Superintendents make?
The median annual salary for Postmasters and Mail Superintendents is $96,660 ($46.47/hour). The salary range spans from $85,090 at the 10th percentile to $111,740 at the 90th percentile.
What state pays Postmasters and Mail Superintendents the most?
Florida pays the highest median salary for Postmasters and Mail Superintendents at $102,880/year, which is +6% above the national median.
What education do you need to become a Postmasters and Mail Superintendents?
The typical entry-level education for Postmasters and Mail Superintendents is High school diploma or equivalent. Less than 5 years of related work experience is also typically required. On-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training.
How dangerous is being a Postmasters and Mail Superintendents?
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents has a safety grade of A (Very Safe) based on BLS data. The fatality rate is 2.8 per 100,000 workers and the injury rate is 0.8 per 100 workers.
Is Postmasters and Mail Superintendents a good career?
Employment for Postmasters and Mail Superintendents is projected to decline 3.5% from 2024 to 2034, which is declining. About 900 openings are projected each year.
How does Postmasters and Mail Superintendents pay vary by state?
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents salaries vary significantly by state. The highest-paying state is Florida at $102,880/year, while Vermont pays the least at $89,890/year. BLS data covers 51 states and territories.
Which metro areas pay the most for Postmasters and Mail Superintendents?
The highest-paying metro area for Postmasters and Mail Superintendents is Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA at $113,430/year. BLS reports wage data for 156 metro areas for this occupation, with pay varying based on local demand and cost of living.

What to do with this data

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Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 annual release. Employment projections from BLS Employment Projections program, 2024–2034. Data reflects cross-industry estimates for all ownership types.

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