Postmasters and Mail Superintendent Salary in 2026

    SOC: 11-9131.00 · BLS OEWS 2026 · Updated March 2026
    Median Annual
    $92,730
    per year
    Salary Range
    $81K – $109K
    P10–P90
    Total Jobs
    13,810
    employed
    Job Growth
    -3.5%
    2024–2034
    Section 01

    How Much Do Postmasters and Mail Superintendents Make?

    Postmasters and Mail Superintendents earn a median annual salary of $92,730 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $81,430 at the 10th percentile to $109,140 at the 90th percentile — a range of $27,710. The highest-paying state is Florida at $98,990.

    PercentileAnnual salary
    10th percentile$81,430
    25th percentile$87,150
    Median (50th)$92,730
    75th percentile$99,590
    90th percentile$109,140
    10th: $81,430Median: $92,73090th: $109,140
    Section 02

    Postmasters and Mail Superintendent Salary by State

    Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.

    StateMedian salary
    Floridatop$98,990
    Rhode Island$98,720
    California$97,050
    New Jersey$96,900
    Tennessee$95,470
    Kentucky$94,870
    Utah$94,720
    Delaware$94,550
    South Carolina$94,520
    Arizona$94,410
    Connecticut$94,370
    Georgia$94,120
    Indiana$94,060
    Texas$94,060
    Michigan$93,940
    Arkansas$93,930
    Hawaii$93,910
    Massachusetts$93,230
    New York$93,230
    Ohio$93,230
    Pennsylvania$93,100
    Wisconsin$93,080
    West Virginia$92,900
    Louisiana$92,870
    North Carolina$92,780
    Oklahoma$92,450
    Alabama$92,120
    Missouri$91,750
    Illinois$91,370
    Washington$91,370
    Mississippi$91,310
    Maryland$91,150
    Virginia$90,520
    Maine$90,250
    New Hampshire$90,080
    Nebraska$89,710
    Iowa$89,670
    Minnesota$89,670
    Kansas$89,610
    Oregon$89,520
    Colorado$89,480
    Idaho$88,780
    South Dakota$88,730
    New Mexico$87,980
    North Dakota$87,980
    Vermont$87,150
    Nevada$86,320
    Montana$85,320
    Wyoming$82,620
    Alaska$57,490
    Section 03

    Highest-Paying Metros for Postmasters and Mail Superintendents

    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
    Highest paying
    $108,240
    top metro salary
    Florida
    $98,990
    $-9,250 vs highest
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
    $98,550
    $-9,690 vs highest
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
    $98,030
    $-10,210 vs highest
    Pittsburgh, PA
    $97,160
    $-11,080 vs highest
    California
    $97,050
    $-11,190 vs highest
    New Jersey
    $96,900
    $-11,340 vs highest
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
    $95,580
    $-12,660 vs highest
    Section 04

    Postmasters and Mail Superintendent Salary by Experience

    Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.

    Experience levelEstimated salary
    Entry level (0–2 yrs)~$81,430 – $87,150
    Mid career (3–7 yrs)~$92,730
    Experienced (8–15 yrs)~$99,590
    Senior (15+ yrs)$109,140+
    Section 05

    How to Earn More as a Postmasters and Mail Superintendent

    Location is the single biggest salary lever: Postmasters and Mail Superintendents in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA earn $108,240 — $15,510 above the national median. Union membership, additional certifications, and supervisory experience are the most reliable paths to higher earnings in this field. Reaching the 75th percentile ($99,590) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.

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    Section 06

    Postmasters and Mail Superintendent Salary vs Similar Careers

    CareerMedian salary
    Postmasters and Mail Superintendentthis career$92,730
    General and Operations Manager$102,950
    Administrative Services Manager$108,390
    Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Manager$102,010
    Logistician$80,880

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    Section 07

    Frequently Asked Questions

    SOC: 11-9131.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.