The average salary for a postmasters and mail superintendent in the United States is $89,770, but the range typically falls between $82,990 and $95,660. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $43.16, with a range between $39.9 and $45.99.
There are approximately 13,810 people employed as a postmasters and mail superintendent in the United States. With New York, Texas, Pennsylvania employing the highest number of postmasters and mail superintendents.The state with the best pay for a postmasters and mail superintendent is Florida, with an average annual salary of $97,780, while Alaska has the lowest average annual salary of $63,500.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $79,060 | $38.01 |
| 25th Percentile | $82,990 | $39.9 |
| Median | $88,670 | $42.63 |
| 75th Percentile | $95,660 | $45.99 |
| 90th Percentile | $104,940 | $50.45 |
The salary of a postmasters and mail superintendent can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a postmasters and mail superintendent in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for postmasters and mail superintendents are Florida, New Jersey, California, Tennessee, Rhode Island while the worst states are Alaska, Wyoming, Montana, Vermont, Nevada.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $82,120 | $90,850 | $104,250 |
| Alaska | $45,970 | $63,500 | $91,620 |
| Arizona | $71,390 | $91,240 | $109,990 |
| Arkansas | $82,200 | $91,530 | $104,940 |
| California | $79,060 | $93,890 | $113,320 |
| Colorado | $64,770 | $85,160 | $101,570 |
| Connecticut | $81,430 | $92,050 | $106,600 |
| Delaware | $82,200 | $92,920 | $109,990 |
| Florida | $82,640 | $97,780 | $116,940 |
| Georgia | $81,810 | $91,180 | $104,940 |
| Hawaii | $79,480 | $92,690 | $109,990 |
| Idaho | $63,790 | $85,000 | $104,940 |
| Illinois | $81,810 | $89,700 | $102,020 |
| Indiana | $82,200 | $91,390 | $104,940 |
| Iowa | $80,600 | $86,520 | $95,660 |
| Kansas | $80,700 | $87,790 | $96,700 |
| Kentucky | $82,990 | $92,750 | $104,940 |
| Louisiana | $81,810 | $90,150 | $102,610 |
| Maine | $67,520 | $85,600 | $97,990 |
| Maryland | $79,340 | $88,150 | $99,130 |
| Massachusetts | $81,700 | $92,260 | $106,660 |
| Michigan | $82,200 | $91,650 | $104,940 |
| Minnesota | $80,310 | $87,520 | $96,700 |
| Mississippi | $81,430 | $90,650 | $104,940 |
| Missouri | $80,830 | $88,900 | $101,590 |
| Montana | $46,030 | $75,260 | $96,700 |
| Nebraska | $79,120 | $86,760 | $96,700 |
| Nevada | $45,160 | $79,250 | $120,060 |
| New Hampshire | $77,270 | $87,510 | $99,530 |
| New Jersey | $81,810 | $93,740 | $108,780 |
| New Mexico | $55,450 | $82,190 | $102,040 |
| New York | $81,700 | $91,400 | $104,940 |
| North Carolina | $81,810 | $90,470 | $104,940 |
| North Dakota | $51,520 | $80,790 | $94,990 |
| Ohio | $82,200 | $91,260 | $103,330 |
| Oklahoma | $82,200 | $90,850 | $104,330 |
| Oregon | $58,950 | $84,310 | $96,990 |
| Pennsylvania | $79,830 | $90,190 | $103,130 |
| Rhode Island | $82,990 | $95,260 | $116,420 |
| South Carolina | $82,200 | $93,420 | $109,970 |
| South Dakota | $67,140 | $86,180 | $102,380 |
| Tennessee | $83,370 | $93,630 | $104,940 |
| Texas | $81,040 | $91,260 | $105,580 |
| Utah | $67,350 | $87,880 | $104,460 |
| Vermont | $79,060 | $85,000 | $94,990 |
| Virginia | $80,720 | $89,270 | $104,940 |
| Washington | $72,860 | $88,310 | $103,710 |
| West Virginia | $82,200 | $90,080 | $97,880 |
| Wisconsin | $81,580 | $90,120 | $103,880 |
| Wyoming | $45,640 | $73,160 | $91,790 |
Even between cities, the salary of a postmasters and mail superintendent can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for postmasters and mail superintendents is Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area, FL with an average salary of $105,050.The city with the lowest average salary for postmasters and mail superintendents is Alaska nonmetropolitan area, AK with an average salary of $60,910.
Areas with highest average salaries for postmasters and mail superintendents
Areas with lowest average salaries for postmasters and mail superintendents
The number of postmasters and mail superintendents in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of postmasters and mail superintendents has decreased by -70. On average, the number of postmasters and mail superintendents has been increasing by -0.1% each year. The salary of postmasters and mail superintendents has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of postmasters and mail superintendents has increased by $10,110. On average, the salary of postmasters and mail superintendents has been increasing by 3.2% each year.
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