SOC 119131

Postmasters and Mail Superintendents

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 Median

$92,730

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$92,730

Entry Level (10th pct)

$81,430

Experienced (90th pct)

$109,140

Total Employed

13,810

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience LevelEstimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience$81,430 - $87,150
Mid Career2-8 years experience$87,150 - $99,590
Senior / Expert8+ years experience$99,590 - $109,140

Highest Paying Locations for Postmasters and Mail Superintendents

Postmasters and Mail Superintendents Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan AreaMedian SalaryEmployed
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$108,240130
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL$106,49040
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$103,83040
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA$101,67040
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI$100,86040
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$100,46060
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$100,21080
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX$100,19040
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$99,590100
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI$99,47040
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$99,13090
Florida$98,990360
Greensboro-High Point, NC$98,95030
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN$98,84050
Rhode Island$98,72040
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL$98,70050
South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area$98,64040
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$98,550180
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$98,46080
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$98,38090
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY$98,22040
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$98,030550
Oklahoma City, OK$98,03040
Puerto Rico$97,50080
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN$97,36050
Cleveland, OH$97,24050
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$97,20060
Pittsburgh, PA$97,160150
California$97,050800
South Georgia nonmetropolitan area$96,96040
New Jersey$96,900440
Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area$96,45040
Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area$96,24040
New Orleans-Metairie, LA$96,20030
Tulsa, OK$96,20040
Knoxville, TN$96,16030
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN$96,01050
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD$95,580250
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT$95,47070
Tennessee$95,470260
Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area$95,12040
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$95,01060
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$95,010210
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$94,990110
Kentucky$94,870250
Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area$94,74040
Utah$94,720110
St. Louis, MO-IL$94,620100
Delaware$94,55040
South Carolina$94,520200

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Postmasters and Mail Superintendents?
The national median annual salary for Postmasters and Mail Superintendents is $92,730, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.
Where do Postmasters and Mail Superintendentss earn the most?
The highest-paying metro area for Postmasters and Mail Superintendentss is Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, with a median salary of $108,240.
How much can an experienced Postmasters and Mail Superintendents make?
Top-earning Postmasters and Mail Superintendentss (90th percentile) make $109,140 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.