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Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in California

Postal Service Mail Carriers in California earn a median of $62,090 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$62,090
vs. U.S. median
+3% ($60,550)
Rank among states
4 of 51
Jobs in the state
32,320

Pay range in California

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,120; the top 10% earn over $81,040. Nationally the range is $42,390 to $81,040.

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Postal Service Mail Carriers pay in California

How much do postal service mail carriers make in California?

The median is $62,090 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,120 and the top 10% earn over $81,040. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is California a good state for postal service mail carriers?

On pay alone it ranks 4 of 51 (+3% vs. the national median of $60,550). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses