Postmasters and Mail Superintendents Salary by State
The national median pay for postmasters and mail superintendents is $96,660 a year. By state, it ranges from $59,340 in Alaska to $102,880 in Florida.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $85,090
- 25th percentile
- $90,650
- Median
- $96,660
- 75th percentile
- $102,960
- Top 10%
- $111,740
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 13,810 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | $102,880 | +6% | $90,650 | $126,940 | 350 |
| 2 | California | $101,150 | +5% | $85,570 | $122,930 | 800 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $101,100 | +5% | $89,270 | $117,040 | 440 |
| 4 | Rhode Island | $99,900 | +3% | $89,880 | $117,120 | 40 |
| 5 | Tennessee | $99,170 | +3% | $90,380 | $111,740 | 260 |
| 6 | Hawaii | $99,070 | +2% | $85,090 | $117,120 | 60 |
| 7 | Arizona | $99,050 | +2% | $75,050 | $120,680 | 150 |
| 8 | South Carolina | $98,940 | +2% | $89,770 | $115,070 | 210 |
| 9 | Indiana | $98,680 | +2% | $89,690 | $112,220 | 290 |
| 10 | Kentucky | $98,570 | +2% | $89,770 | $111,740 | 240 |
| 11 | Utah | $98,570 | +2% | $74,550 | $111,740 | 110 |
| 12 | Delaware | $98,550 | +2% | $89,770 | $115,940 | 40 |
| 13 | Arkansas | $97,880 | +1% | $89,770 | $111,740 | 180 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $97,880 | +1% | $88,050 | $114,650 | 160 |
| 15 | Michigan | $97,790 | +1% | $89,630 | $111,740 | 450 |
| 16 | Ohio | $97,680 | +1% | $89,770 | $111,610 | 510 |
| 17 | New York | $97,640 | +1% | $88,920 | $111,860 | 830 |
| 18 | Texas | $97,550 | +1% | $87,110 | $112,800 | 820 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $97,530 | +1% | $85,970 | $111,740 | 800 |
| 20 | Georgia | $97,050 | 0% | $87,900 | $111,740 | 340 |
| 21 | Massachusetts | $96,870 | 0% | $85,720 | $114,730 | 330 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $96,810 | 0% | $87,510 | $111,680 | 340 |
| 23 | Louisiana | $96,550 | 0% | $87,190 | $110,990 | 250 |
| 24 | North Carolina | $96,410 | 0% | $87,400 | $111,740 | 480 |
| 25 | West Virginia | $96,260 | 0% | $86,010 | $109,030 | 180 |
| 26 | Oklahoma | $96,080 | −1% | $88,250 | $110,360 | 240 |
| 27 | Alabama | $95,740 | −1% | $87,710 | $111,740 | 280 |
| 28 | Missouri | $95,680 | −1% | $87,090 | $108,310 | 300 |
| 29 | Washington | $95,430 | −1% | $78,670 | $116,080 | 280 |
| 30 | Mississippi | $95,270 | −1% | $87,170 | $111,740 | 190 |
| 31 | Illinois | $94,970 | −2% | $85,280 | $110,550 | 510 |
| 32 | Maryland | $94,890 | −2% | $86,780 | $108,520 | 230 |
| 33 | Virginia | $94,790 | −2% | $86,280 | $110,570 | 370 |
| 34 | Nebraska | $94,040 | −3% | $85,090 | $102,960 | 150 |
| 35 | Oregon | $93,180 | −4% | $69,060 | $106,850 | 220 |
| 36 | Iowa | $93,160 | −4% | $85,090 | $102,960 | 260 |
| 37 | Kansas | $93,080 | −4% | $85,090 | $102,960 | 190 |
| 38 | Colorado | $93,000 | −4% | $72,090 | $109,740 | 200 |
| 39 | Maine | $93,000 | −4% | $79,960 | $104,330 | 180 |
| 40 | New Hampshire | $92,980 | −4% | $84,120 | $107,350 | 160 |
| 41 | Idaho | $92,820 | −4% | $72,800 | $111,180 | 130 |
| 42 | Minnesota | $92,410 | −4% | $85,090 | $102,960 | 320 |
| 43 | South Dakota | $91,540 | −5% | $71,720 | $107,720 | 100 |
| 44 | New Mexico | $91,500 | −5% | $60,490 | $111,130 | 140 |
| 45 | North Dakota | $91,040 | −6% | $59,110 | $102,960 | 90 |
| 46 | Vermont | $89,890 | −7% | $85,090 | $101,050 | 120 |
| 47 | Nevada | $89,770 | −7% | $50,270 | $116,600 | 70 |
| 48 | Montana | $88,920 | −8% | $51,360 | $102,960 | 170 |
| 49 | Wyoming | $88,040 | −9% | $50,880 | $101,150 | 80 |
| 50 | Alaska | $59,340 | −39% | $51,330 | $99,420 | 170 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents salary questions
Which state pays postmasters and mail superintendents the most?
Florida, with a median of $102,880 a year (+6% vs. the national median of $96,660). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays postmasters and mail superintendents the least?
Alaska, with a median of $59,340 a year (−39% vs. national).
Where do most postmasters and mail superintendents work?
New York has the most jobs, about 830, with a median of $97,640.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.