Average salary, compensation, and wages for Postal Service workers in the United StatesMedian annual earnings of postal mail carriers were $39,530 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $36,020 and $43,040. The lowest 10 percent had earnings of less than $31,180, while the top 10 percent earned over $47,500. Rural mail carriers are reimbursed for mileage put on their own vehicles while delivering mail. Median annual earnings of Postal Service clerks were $39,700 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $37,160 and $42,230. The lowest 10 percent had earnings of less than $35,640, while the top 10 percent earned more than $43,750. Median annual earnings of mail sorters, processors, and processing machine operators were $38,150 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $30,140 and $41,450. The lowest 10 percent had earnings of less than $21,680, while the top 10 percent earned more than $43,430. Postal Service workers enjoy a variety of employer-provided benefits similar to those enjoyed by Federal Government workers. The American Postal Workers Union, the National Association of Letter Carriers, the National Postal Mail Handlers Union, and the National Rural Letter Carriers Association together represent most of these workers. More information on Postal Service workers from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Postal Service workers occupation Number of Postal Service workers in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Postal Service workers Working conditions for Postal Service workers Significant points for Postal Service workers Training requirements for Postal Service workers Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |